Southern Altiplano - Bolivia - page 289

Information
Emergency
Tourist police ( 528-7774) Round-the-clock operation at the bus terminal; shares the
kiosk with the tourist info point and gives out maps.
Immigration
Migración Offline map Google map ( 527-0239; S Galvarro, btwn Ayacucho &
Cochabamba; 8:30am-12:30pm & 2:30-6:30pm Mon-Fri) Extend your stay here - it's
the last door on the left.
Internet Access
There are plenty of places to get online in Oruro (for about B$3 per hour). Many also offer
cheap international calls.
Laundry
Andes Dry Cleaners Offline map Google map (Sucre 240, at Pagador; per kg B$10) Offers
a 24-hour service.
Medical Services
Policlínica Oruro ( 524-2871; Rodríguez, btwn La Paz & 6 de Octubre) Near Plaza la
Unión, this is Oruro's best hospital.
Money
There are several banks with ATMs in town (as well as change kiosks at the bus and train
stations), which will change several currencies, including euros (at a pretty poor rate).
There are several Western Union offices.
Banco Bisa Offline map Google map (Plaza 10 de Febrero) Cashes Amex traveler's checks
into bolivianos without commission (for US dollars, there's a US$6 fee).
Banco de Crédito Offline map Google map (Plaza 10 de Febrero) ATM issues US dollars
or bolivianos.
Post
Post office (Av Presidente Montes) The main post office is just north of Plaza 10 de
Febrero. Parcels must first be inspected by the Aduana Nacional (Customs; Velasco Gal-
varro at Junín) , which is located where the city's fort once stood.