Uru Uru Lake
Lake Shallow high-altitude lake in Oruro Department
Near Oruro, Bolivia, Uru Uru is a shallow highland lake used for fishing and birdwatching; local communities harvest fish and reed beds line parts of the shore.
How to Get to Uru Uru Lake #
Uru Uru Lake (Laguna Uru Uru) is in Oruro Department and is accessed by road from the city of Oruro. From Oruro it is a short drive by regional roads and local tracks; travel time is typically within an hour depending on exact lakeshore destination.
Local minibuses, shared taxis or private vehicles are the usual ways to reach the lake from Oruro-arrange transport in Oruro for the most direct route to the shoreline you intend to visit.
Tips for Visiting Uru Uru Lake #
- Approach Uru Uru Lake from the city of Oruro and use a local guide or boat operator to reach reed beds and birding spots that are otherwise hard to access from shore.
- Sunrise and early morning are best for birdwatching and calm water photography; check local conditions beforehand because water levels and accessibility can vary seasonally.
- If you plan to visit wildlife areas, ask locally about seasonal changes in water level and fishing activity so you choose the best routes and timing for boat trips.
Best Time to Visit Uru Uru Lake #
Best in the dry season (May-October) for clearer skies and more reliable access; expect strong sunlight and cold nights at high altitude.
Weather & Climate near Uru Uru Lake #
Uru Uru Lake's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cool summers (peaking in November) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -4°C to 22°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 96 mm of rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of -2°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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June
June is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.
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August
August is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of -2°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is cold with highs of 19°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
