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.
Gallery
Highlights
- 01Salt flat mirror reflections
- 02Flamingo lagoons
- 03Tunupa Volcano
- 04Cactus Island
- 05Sunrise over the flats
Location
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Quick Info
Best Time to Visit
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
