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.

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Uru Uru Lake at a Glance#

Address: Near Oruro, Oruro Department, Bolivia

Hours: Open year-round (natural site)

Admission: Free

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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.

Dry season
May-October · ~-5-15°C (wide diurnal range at high altitude)
Drier, sunnier weather and clearer skies - best for visiting, boating and photography; cold nights are common due to high elevation.
Wet season
November-April · ~0-15°C
More frequent rain and cloudy days that can make access and visibility poorer; conditions can be muddy and cooler, especially at night.

Weather & Climate near Uru Uru Lake#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
22°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 5° - 20° 13° 96 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
February - 5° - 19° 12° 83 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
March - 5° - 19° 12° 57 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
April - 2° - 19° 10° 14 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
May - -2° - 16° 6° 3 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
June - -4° - 15° 4° 4 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
July - -4° - 15° 4° 3 mm - - 2.1 m/s - -
August - -2° - 17° 6° 9 mm - - 2.4 m/s - -
September - 0° - 19° 8° 20 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
October - 2° - 20° 11° 15 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
November - 3° - 22° 13° 27 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
December - 5° - 21° 13° 57 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -