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( cmh_oruro@yahoo.com ) Rumi Campana (Bell Rock), named after an unusual acoustic
phenomenon, is a climber's playground just 2km northwest of town. On weekends you
can practice your skills with the friendly local climbing club, Club de Montañismo Hal-
cones. There's a range of routes with protection already in place. Try your hand at the
challenging overhanging routes of the Angel sector. For softer routes, try the Vieja
Palestra sector.
Courses
Centro de Aprendizaje de Lenguas Modernas
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( 528-7676; Pagador 5635; per hr $B40) Drop by for Quechua or Spanish classes.
LANGUAGE COURSE
Tours
There's a wealth of things to explore in the wild reaches of Oruro department. Tour oper-
ators can arrange custom excursions or simpler trips to nearby sites such as Calacala (
Click here ) or the Termas de Obrajes hot springs ( Click here ) .
Charlie Tours
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( 524-0666; charlietours@yahoo.com ) Run by the knowledgeable Juan Carlos Vargas,
Charlie Tours is a real specialist in the region. In addition to city tours, mine visits and ex-
cursions to nearby attractions such as Calacala and Termas de Obrajes, it offers trips to
places further afield, including the Chipaya, Salar de Coipasa and Sajama. The offices are
outside of town, so call or email.
GUIDED TOUR
Sleeping
Accommodations are often booked solid during Carnaval, when there's also a three-night
minimum stay. It's wise to reserve well ahead of time or ask the tourist office about rooms
in local homes. Expect to pay up to five or six times the normal price for a room.
Hotel Virgen del Socavón $$
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