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The carnival has been declared Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity by the UNESCO. It will celebrated these dates:

January 31, 2008 - ANATA: the harvest parade From 8:30 a.m.).

February 1, 2008 FOLKLORIC bolivian groups playing in diferent places along the way of the parade

February 2, 2008 the parade itself!

February 3, 2008: traditional concert in which all the bands play together! Since 4:00 a.m and then again the parade.

February 4, 2008: this day some of the groups make special demonstrations in front of the Socavon Church.


Don´t miss it!!!

Hello,
In case you follow up your topic, I'll be in Oruro for the Carnival.
I'm looking for accommodation and want to book well in advance, just to be sure.
Can you suggest some place, preferably a hostel with private rooms, or a small hotel.
Thanks

Hello!

Sorry for my delayed answer! Anyway, here it goes. Let me tell you that hotels cost the double those days so be prepared. However, there are people who rents rooms at their homes too, so maybe you can look for something like that in Internet. Another detail, you have to purchase the tickes for the parade too! Don´t forget that so if you arrive earlier, good. I suggest you to go since the Anata parade, which is beautiful and free.

Some suggestios for hotels:

* http://www.hotelguia.com/ciudad.asp?id=1010

http://www.s-hotelbriggs.com.bo/index.php?option=com_co...egory&id=9&Itemid=16


http://destinia.com/hotels/hoteles-en-oruro/oruro/boliv...ica-del-sur/21201/es

*http://www.hotelgalaxia.com/

*www.plazahoteloruro.com

* HIDALGO Hotel
Address: 6 de Octubre #1616 and Bolivar Tel.: +591 72447164 Fax: +591 2 6230523 E-mail: hidalgo@boliviahostels.com

*Hotel Internacional Park
Address: Rajka Backovic Telefono: 5276227 / Fax: 5275187


TOurs:

http://www.bolivientura.com/index.php?page=77

Great links, thanks.

Brochitas,
I sent a message to Hidalgo hostal and Grand Hotel, and got an automatic answer, with the instructions how to make a reservation. I followed their instructions but got no answer yet.
As I'm going away for a week this weekend, I'd like to make that booking bofore I leave. Could you please help with Spanish translation, which I'd send again. Thanks a lot.

quote/

Hello,

I'd like to make a reservation at Grand Hotel
name: ............
one single room (1 person) with private bathroom,
arrival January 30
departure February 4
(5 nights).

Please inform about availability, prices and bank transfer
details

/unquote

If you're willing to help - it's Spanish.
This is the answer I got from another hotel. To me it looks expensive. What do you think?

quote/
Estimado:

(............)

Muy buenos dias, gracias por comunicarte con nosotros.

En cuanto a tu solicitud. Lamento comunicarte que las habitaciones Simples ya están reservadas, lo que podría ofrecerte es una habitación Matrimonial el precio asciende a 270.- $us. A partir del Viernes 1 hasta el Domingo 3 y con salida el Lunes 4.

Por la noche del treinta la misma habitación es decir la matrimonial te la damos como si fuera una simple y el precio es de: 19.5 $us.

Todas la habitaciones cuentan con T.v., Telefono, Alfombradas, Baño privado, accesorios de higiene personal y está incluido en el precio el desayuno Semi Buffet.

El Hotel queda ubicado en la Avenida Brasil entre Aroma "B". Está frente a la terminal de Buses. Ya dos cuadras d la partida del carnaval.
Sin otro particular me despido de usted con las consideraciones más distinguidas.
Atte.
/unquote

Hi there,
I only speak a little bit of Spanish (very little...) but since no one answered you, here's what I got from the hotel answer:

Single rooms have already been reserved and all they can offer you is a double for 270$US,available from Friday 1st till Sunday 3rd. You shall leave the room on Monday 4th.
On the 30TH, something is up with the double room (I'm not sure what...) but they can offer the single for 19.5$US.

All rooms come with t.v., phone, carpet (I think...)private bathroom, soap & shampoo etc., and breakfast.

Then, they give you directions and let you know that it's close to the carnaval.

Hope this helps!

travelclown
Thanks for the translation

(...if they only could offer something at more decent prices)

Hello!

Sorry for my delayed answer! I was off the office for my vacation. The prices are expensive but the hotels in general duplicate prices those days. Another option is to go directly and to look for cheaper options; there are cheap places (not very nice). Of course, it is a little risky but if you arrive anticipated, around january 30, you can get a place with no much troubles. Besides, the 31 is the Anata and you can not miss it!!


I hope I could have helped you!

Other questions?