But if like us, you love the great outdoors, we discovered that bolivia also. Its difficult to imagine 10 billion tons of salt stretching out before you, 12,106 square kilometres of white nothingness. Make tracks to uyuni to take in the otherworldly landscapes of bolivias southwest. The town acts as a gateway to the regions extraordinary saline landscape, so its likely youll get ready. If you are heading across the border into chile at hito cajun, ask about the passport situation most people have to get their passport. It is in potosi in southwest bolivia, near the crest of the andes at an height of 3,656 metres 11,995 ft above sea level. Also, you will discover more popular attractions, including train. You will explore the conventional sights of the salt flat. There are a few different types of tours that can range from one day to multiple days. Basically, every one sees the same thing no matter who you book it with. But aside from being the ideal location to produce mindbending photographs, its also full of cacticovered islands, dormant volcanoes, and flamingos and other wildlife. It is the largest salt flats in the world, extending across an area of 10,582 square kilometres and situated at an altitude.
The first day is the same as the one day tour usually spending the first night in one of the basic salt hotels on the salar itself. The book ties social history, political science, economics, genetics and. Uyuni salt flats tours full day red planet findlocaltrips. Lodging is basic but fine, our guide was great, very helpful. Stretching more than 4,050 square miles of the altiplano, it is the. Mention uyuni to a bolivian and they will whistle and emphasize harto frio extreme cold. There isnt much wildlife here but there are lots of pink flamingos. If your hotel is not within this area, please contact the. It is over 10,000 square kilometres 3,900 sq mi in area. An endless sheet of hexagonal tiles created by the crystalline nature of the salt, dotted with pyramids of. It is the largest salt flat in the world and it can even be seen from space.
This mesmerizing, alien landscape spreads out for 4,000 square miles 10,360 square kilometers. I was so excited to see the salt flats that i didnt even mind waking up around 4. When the surface is dry, the salar is a pure white expanse of the greatest nothing imaginable just blue sky, white ground and you. Dont miss out on great deals for things to do on your trip to altiplano. There is yet another version of the story believed by many local farmers living along the lakes shore. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and. Superlative in its natural beauty, rugged, vexing, complex and slightly nerveracking, bolivia is one of south americas most diverse and intriguing nations. It is located in the potosi and oruro departments in southwest bolivia, near the crest of the andes, and is elevated.
Google maps satellite photos of train graveyard in. As it is located far from the cities, a number of hotels have been built in the area. May 22, 2020 the worlds largest salt plain is a popular and scenic destination for tour groups. On the outskirts of a desert trading village high on the andean plain, steel giants have been destroyed by salt winds. It is in the daniel campos province in potosi in southwest bolivia, near the crest of the andes at an elevation of 3,656 meters 11,995 ft above sea level the salar was formed as a result of transformations between several prehistoric lakes. It is in the daniel campos province in potosi in southwest bolivia, near the crest of the andes at an elevation of 3,656 meters 11,995 ft above sea level. Has no knowledge of a regionplace and want to learn some history.
This is the photograph that won first prize in the lux awards in spain last year. Ask at reception in your hostel in bolivia if they can organise a 3 day tour i really recommend the 3 day tour, unless you are really pushed for time of course. Due to lack of conventional construction materials, many of. The bolivian salt flats daniel campos, bolivia atlas. Hike to the top of cactus island instead of just eating lunchbreakfast. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Worlds biggest mirror uyuni salt flats, bolivia youtube. The lux awards is the most important professional photography awards in spain and so i am still on a high after receiving this prize and wanted to share more about how this photo came to be. An evocative and eerie sight, the worlds largest salt flat measures 12,106 sq km and sits at 3653m 11,984ft.
The uyuni tour went really well in terms of organisation, punctuality and reliability. Its otherworldly beauty and surreal nature have made it a hugely popular stop for backpackers and tourists. The bolivian salt flats daniel campos, bolivia atlas obscura. Its otherworldly beauty and surreal nature have made it a hugely popular. The geological history of the salar is associated with a sequential. Our departures are private or a small group of maximum 4 people with a bilingual certified guides.
Spending a couple of hours there is an unforgettable experience. But aside from being the ideal location to produce mindbending photographs, its. Photo by patrick nouhailler although doing a day trip from uyuni is certainly possible, and give you a taste of what these salt flats are all about, nothing beats jumping in a 4wd with a group of other travellers, and heading out into the wide white wonder for a few days. After mining trains in the area had served their purpose, many of them were brought. Google maps satellite photos of train graveyard in bolivia. It is located in the potosi and oruro departments in southwest bolivia, near the crest of the andes, and is elevated 3,656 meters 11,995 ft above the mean sea level. Due to lack of conventional construction materials, many of them are almost entirely walls, roof, furniture built with salt blocks cut from the salar.
Whether youre walking on the seemingly endless white, desolate surface of the dry flats, or. The uyuni salt flats are in the middle of nowhere, are only accessible with 4. Hostels in uyuni top rated hostels 2020 hostelworld. The landscape is entirely flat, bar a few small islands such as isla incahuasi, which only accentuates. The drive from our accommodations to incahuasi island took about an hour. The tour includes pickup from hotels located in the historical center of uyuni.
The salar is part of the bolivian altiplano, and its history began when that high plateau emerged as a result of uplift of the andes. Hike to the top of cactus island instead of just eating lunchbreakfast there the cactus island official name incahuasi is the place where all tours end up eating breakfast or lunch which surprisingly enough, will be quite bland when it comes to taste so be sure to add. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Come explore the beautiful lands of bolivia with us.
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