Poopó
Former mining centre beside Lake Poopó
Wara Wara
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Stop
Wara Wara stop
3.780 m
Altitude
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Ticket office & platform
Poopó Station
Poopó (Villa Poopó) is a mining town in southern Oruro, historically tied to tin and silver mining. The station is served by the Wara Wara del Sur on its journey across the Altiplano.
The town gives its name to Lake Poopó, once the second largest lake in Bolivia. The stop links the mining and farming communities of the area with Oruro to the north and the rest of the corridor to the south.
Where is Poopó?
Poopó station is located in Villa Poopó, Oruro. Coordinates: 18.3736° S, 66.9686° W.
What to see and do nearby
Points of interest a short distance from Poopó.
Other stations on the Wara Wara del Sur
Wara Wara del Sur
Station services
Ferroviaria Andina stations are simple but functional, with a staffed ticket office, a waiting room and a level platform. Here is what you can expect at this station.
Connections from Poopó
Wara Wara del Sur — stops at this station. Southbound: Wednesday and Sunday. Northbound: Monday and Thursday.
Buses and taxis — at the station exit you will find taxis and minibuses to the centre and nearby towns.
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