About Salar de Uyuni
The Salar de Uyuni stretches 10,000 square kilometers of pure white salt across the Bolivian highlands. During the dry season, the flat becomes a surreal void where sky and earth blur together. In the wet season, a thin water layer creates a perfect mirror, the largest on Earth, reflecting clouds as if they float across the ground. The Andes frame the horizon. Flamingo-filled lagoons and geysers nearby complete the otherworldly landscape.
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Highlights
Salt flat mirror reflections
Flamingo lagoons
Tunupa Volcano
Cactus Island
Sunrise over the flats
Location
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Quick Info
Best Time
May–October (dry) or December–March (wet reflections)
Avg Temp
5°C / 41°F
Language
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Currency
Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Timezone
UTC-4
Travel Tips
- High altitude (3,656m) — acclimatize in Uyuni first
- Sunscreen is essential — reflection intensifies UV
- Book 4x4 tours locally or in advance
- Bring lots of water and warm clothing for evening
