Machacamarca Railway museum

The Machacamarca Railway museum is housed in a former railway depot where locomotives, passenger wagons, and railway equipment are on display. The collection shows different types of train engines and cars from the operating history of this facility.

The museum opened in 2009 in a converted mining workshop, preserving the history of Bolivia's railway system. This operation played an important role in connecting mining regions with transportation networks.

The museum displays objects from the daily lives of railway workers and miners, showing how train transport shaped industrial growth in this region. These items tell the story of how mining and railways changed local society.

The museum sits south of Oruro and is open daily for visitors to explore the exhibits and machinery. The site is accessible, so visitors can view the displays at their own pace.

The collection includes the Luzmilla locomotive built in Germany and the Al Capone, a modified Buick car on rails that belonged to mining magnate Simon Patiño. These two vehicles show the connection between international technology and local economic power in the region.

Location: Machacamarca

Official opening: 2009

GPS coordinates: -18.17536,-67.02081

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42