01/07/2023
Salar de Uyuni
The dried Uyuni salt flat is located in Bolivia, in the Andes, at an altitude of 3,650 m above sea level. The salt lake has no equal in the world, with an area of 10,582 km². It is now used not only for salt extraction but also as the main transportation route on the Altiplano plateau. It is one of the most beautiful and unusual places in Bolivia. The flat surface glistens dazzlingly in the sun, and from November to March, when the rainy season arrives, a thin layer of water covers it. And this is the best time to visit here. The flawless smoothness of the Uyuni creates an exact replica of the sky, making the horizon get lost in countless reflections. When traveling through the vast expanse of salt marsh, the Fisherman's Island (Isla de Pescadores) with its giant and unimaginably ancient cacti is a must-see. And the Stone Forest (Valle De Rocas), a bizarre natural installation made of clumps reminding of Salvador Dali's works, is also worth seeing.