La Oroya
Country:

La Oroya
Settlement
Other names:
La Oroya
Visit duration:
0 day
Categories:
Social / Settlement
Settlement
Description:
Arsenic, cadmium and lead are among the many pollutants present in La Oroya, a mining town. These contaminants are present in much higher levels than the WHO considers safe. Blood lead levels in the city’s population have been found to be frighteningly high, and many are reported to be suffering from respiratory problems.
Labels:
Do not visit
Interesting:
Visit time:
January
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Access:
Bike
Car
Car 4x4
Foot
Motorbike
Roads:
Gravel
Info:
Safety:
Very dangerous.
Clothing:
For the season
Connection:
Ok
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ID:
21687