Salar de UyuniBolivia
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The world's largest salt flat (10,582 km²) becomes a perfect mirror when a thin layer of water covers it in the wet season. It's the most surreal landscape on the planet — a white void stretching to infinity.
Best Time to Visit
February to April (mirror effect), May to November (dry, crust patterns)
Daily Budget
$30-60/day
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Weather
High-altitude desert. Cold year-round, especially at night (-10 to 5°C). Days warm to 15-20°C in sun. Wet season December-April, dry May-November.
Top Things to Do in Salar de Uyuni
- Salt flat mirror effect — sky reflected in a thin water layer (wet season)
- Isla Incahuasi — cactus-covered island in the middle of the salt flat
- Train cemetery on the outskirts of Uyuni
- Eduardo Avaroa Reserve — flamingos, geysers, coloured lagoons at 4,500m
- Stargazing — zero light pollution on an infinite white plain
Travel Tips
- 1.Join a 3-day tour from Uyuni (includes transport, meals, accommodation) — around $80-120
- 2.Bring sunglasses and sunscreen — the glare off white salt is intense
- 3.Altitude is 3,656m — acclimatise in La Paz or Sucre first