La Oroya
Town centre of La Oroya. Image © Govert-Jan Mennen
La Oroya is an industrial town high in the mountains east of Lima. It is the metallurgical capital of Peru with iron ore in the surroundings and large metal smelters around the city. Therefore it is not an attractive city for tourists, but it is an important crossing of roads and many travellers stop here for the night. The railroad from Lima to Huancayo, the highest in the world, also crosses La Oroya.
Boys in La Oroya. Image © Antonio Bonora
La Oroya lies at an altitude of 3731 m. You can guess the climate can be very cold, especially at night. However, during a sunny day the temperature is pleasant. La Oroya has a population of about 35,000.
Park in La Oroya. Image © Govert-Jan
Mennen
La Oroya. Image © Antonio Bonora
