Tourist attractions in Uyuni

Uyuni Salt Flats, Uyuni

Uyuni Salt Flats

The Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia was formed by the disappearance of an inland ocean that covered most of the Altiplano and extended all the way to the Titicaca lake. It is an extraordinary experience to cross this lake of salt by car.

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Green Lagoon, Uyuni

Green Lagoon

Green lagoon (Laguna Verde) is a high-altitude mineral lake in the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, known for its beautiful green color.

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Red Lagoon, Uyuni

Red Lagoon

The Red lagoon (Laguna Colorada) is a shallow lake within the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve and close to the border with Chile. The lake is famous for its strong red colour caused by algae that provide food for large flocks of pink flamingos.

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Rock Tree, Uyuni

Rock Tree

The Rock Tree (Árbol de Piedra) is a tree-like rock formation in the Siloli Desert desert that offers great photo opportunities!

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Salvador Dalí desert, Uyuni

Salvador Dalí desert

is characterized by landscapes that resemble surrealist paintings by Salvador Dalí.The Salvador Dalí Desert (Desierto Salvador Dalí)

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Colchani village near Uyuni, Uyuni

Colchani village near Uyuni

Colchani, Bolivia is also called Puerto Seco (Dry Port) and represents the main access to the Salt Flat due to its location just on the border of the Salar de Uyuni. In Colchani you will find a Salt Factory where visitors can see a rudimentary way to extract and process salt.

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Polques Hot Springs, Uyuni

Polques Hot Springs

The Polques hot springs are well-known because of the intense volcanic activity in the area. Early in the morning tourists enjoy a bath in these healing waters.

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Town of Uyuni, Uyuni

Town of Uyuni

Uyuni in Bolivia is a small town situated in the middle of nowhere. Tourism is its main source of prosperityt hanks to the the world's biggest Salt Flats.

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Cementerio de Trenes - Train Graveyard, Uyuni

Cementerio de Trenes - Train Graveyard

The Train Graveyard opens a door to Uyuni's past when the mining industry collapsed, partly due to mineral depletion. Many trains were abandoned thereby producing the train cemetery - a peculiar tourist attraction very different from the beautiful landscapes of the area.

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Town of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile, Uyuni

Town of San Pedro de Atacama in Chile

The town of San Pedro the Atacama is set in an oasis inside the San Pedro de Atacama desert at 2440 m.a.s.l. and 1.670 kilometers away from Santiago de Chile. It is the gateway to the biggest salt flat in the world: the Uyuni Salt Flat in Bolivia.

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Andean Fauna, Uyuni

Andean Fauna

The Andean fauna populating the surroundings of the Uyuni Salt Flat and the amazing lagoons is diverse and rich.

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Incahuasi Island, Uyuni

Incahuasi Island

Set on the remains of a volcano, Incahuasi Island, was used as a resting place for the Incas who used to cross the salt flat with llamas.

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Eyes of the Salt Flat (Ojos de Sal), Uyuni

Eyes of the Salt Flat (Ojos de Sal)

The eyes of the salt flat are the outlets for subterranean rivers flowing under the Uyuni Salt Flat.

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Amazing Lagoons, Uyuni

Amazing Lagoons

Near the Salt Flats of Uyuni, Bolivia several spectacular lagoons amaze the visitors - Laguna Verde (Green Lagoon), Laguna Colorada (Red Lagoon), Laguna Blanca (White Lagoon), Laguna Hedionda (Stinking Lagoon), Laguna Canapa.

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Cañapa Lagoon, Uyuni

Cañapa Lagoon

Canapa is a salt water lagoon situated in Sud Liez province of the Potosi department, close to the Hedionda (smelly) Lagoon.

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Ramaditas Lagoon, Uyuni

Ramaditas Lagoon

The Ramaditas Lagoon is a sweet water lagoon in Sud Lipez Province of Potosi.

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Shiarkhota Lagoon, Uyuni

Shiarkhota Lagoon

The Shiarkhota Lagoon or Chiar Khota is located in Sud Lipez province, Potosi, Bolivia.

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Honda Lagoon, Uyuni

Honda Lagoon

The Honda lagoon is the deepest lagoon, its light blue waters contrast with the highland's earthy colors.

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Salar de Chiguana, Uyuni

Salar de Chiguana

The Salar de Chiguana overlooks the Ollagüe volcano and the Tomasamil hill.

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Siloli Desert, Uyuni

Siloli Desert

The Siloli Desert is located at the southeast of Potosi city. It's famous mainly for its rock formations like the Arbol de Piedra. It's part of the Atacama desert the driest in the world.

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Eduardo Avaroa Reserve, Uyuni

Eduardo Avaroa Reserve

The Eduardo Avaroa Reserve is one of the most visited natural places in Bolivia. Eduardo Avaroa Natural Reserva is characterized by mountains, colorful lagoons, volcanoe, geisers, and peculiar flora and fauna, is a place to be explored and remembered.

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Thermal waters and geysers, Uyuni

Thermal waters and geysers

At about an hour from the Red Lagoon in Bolivia there are several geysers. This endless supply of water is spitted out of the ground at a temperature of 90 C, through fumaroles and cracks through which sometimes even volcanic lava erupts.

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San Cristobal town, Uyuni

San Cristobal town

Community located 900 km far from Uyuni. The town is near by the San Cristobal silver mine, one of the biggest in the world.

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Licancabur Volcano , Uyuni

Licancabur Volcano

Guardian of the Verde Lagoon the Licancabur Volcano is very popular among tourists due to its similarity to Mars. The NASA has been making studies about the volcano reason why it captures more attention and interest.

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Tunupa Volcano, Uyuni

Tunupa Volcano

The Tunupa Volcano (Volcan Tunupa) is located at the Daniel Campos province in the Oruro department. The volcano has a height of 5432 meters and can be seen from the entire Uyuni Salt Flat. The Tunupa's Volcano area is home of different fauna species like flamencos, ostriches and foxes.

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Ollague Volcano, Uyuni

Ollague Volcano

Ollague let to enjoy a panoramic view of Ascotan and Carcote Salt Flats. The volcano has a crater of 1250 square meters from where displays fumarolic activity, particularly to the south of its summit area but no historical eruptions have been confirmed from Ollague. The volcano also contains a deictic summit lava dome.

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San Pedro de Atacama - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - San Pedro de Atacama Day Tour, Full Day

San Pedro de Atacama - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - San Pedro de Atacama Day Tour, Full Day

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Private tour San Pedro de Atacama  -  Eduardo Avaroa National Park - Uyuni Salt Flat, 2 Days, 1 Night

Private tour San Pedro de Atacama - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - Uyuni Salt Flat, 2 Days, 1 Night

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Uyuni Salt Flat and Thunupa Volcano Private Tour, Full Day

Uyuni Salt Flat and Thunupa Volcano Private Tour, Full Day

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Private Tour from Calama to the Salar de Uyuni, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Private Tour from Calama to the Salar de Uyuni, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Private Tour Majestic Uyuni Salt Flat, 1 Full Day

Private Tour Majestic Uyuni Salt Flat, 1 Full Day

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Uyuni Salt Flat - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - San Pedro de Atacama Private Tour , 2 Days, 1 Night

Uyuni Salt Flat - Eduardo Avaroa National Park - San Pedro de Atacama Private Tour , 2 Days, 1 Night

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Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Colored Lagoons, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Colored Lagoons, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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San Pedro de Atacama - Uyuni - Calama Private Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

San Pedro de Atacama - Uyuni - Calama Private Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Private Tour Salar de Uyuni - Sunset , Stargazing and Sunrise, 1 Full Day, 1 Night

Private Tour Salar de Uyuni - Sunset , Stargazing and Sunrise, 1 Full Day, 1 Night

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San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni Shared Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni Shared Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Salar de Uyuni - Calama Private Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Salar de Uyuni - Calama Private Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Private Tour from San Pedro de Atacama to the Salar de Uyuni, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Private Tour from San Pedro de Atacama to the Salar de Uyuni, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Private Tour San Pedro de Atacama - Salar de Uyuni - San Pedro de Atacama, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Private Tour San Pedro de Atacama - Salar de Uyuni - San Pedro de Atacama, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Minor Lagoons, 2 Days, 1 Night

Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Minor Lagoons, 2 Days, 1 Night

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Twighlight reflections and Tunupa Vulcano  - 2 Days / 1 Night, 2 Days, 1 Night

Twighlight reflections and Tunupa Vulcano - 2 Days / 1 Night, 2 Days, 1 Night

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Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - San Pedro de Atacama, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - San Pedro de Atacama, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Majestic Uyuni Salt Flat Shared Tour, 1 Full Day

Majestic Uyuni Salt Flat Shared Tour, 1 Full Day

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Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons Shared Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons Shared Tour, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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La  Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat Full day - La Paz Shared Tour by Bus, 1 Full Day, 2 Nights

La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat Full day - La Paz Shared Tour by Bus, 1 Full Day, 2 Nights

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Uyuni Salt Flats - Biking - Sunset and Stargazing, 1 Full Day

Uyuni Salt Flats - Biking - Sunset and Stargazing, 1 Full Day

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Private Tour La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz, 3 Days, 4 Nights

Private Tour La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz, 3 Days, 4 Nights

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La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Bus, 3 Days, 4 Nights

La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Bus, 3 Days, 4 Nights

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La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Train, 5 Days, 4 Nights

La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Train, 5 Days, 4 Nights

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La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Plane, 3 Days, 4 Nights

La Paz - Uyuni Salt Flat - La Paz Shared Tour by Plane, 3 Days, 4 Nights

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Uyuni Salt Flat - Lagoons and San Pedro de Atacama (Chile), 3 Days, 2 Nights

Uyuni Salt Flat - Lagoons and San Pedro de Atacama (Chile), 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - Calama, 3 Days, 2 Nights

Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - Calama, 3 Days, 2 Nights

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Private Tour Sucre - Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons , 5 Days, 4 Nights

Private Tour Sucre - Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons , 5 Days, 4 Nights

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Andinism on Volcanoes in Uyuni, 6 Días

Andinism on Volcanoes in Uyuni, 6 Días

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Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - Potosi or Sucre, 3 Days, 3 Nights

Private Tour Uyuni Salt Flat and Lagoons - Potosi or Sucre, 3 Days, 3 Nights

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Read about Uyuni:

How to get to Uyuni and when to go


Tips for taking a tour to the Uyuni Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni) in Bolivia.


The Great Salt Flat of Uyuni and its Surroundings


Uyuni Bus Terminal


The Top Tourist Attractions in Uyuni


How to choose your tour in Uyuni?


Advantages of booking your Uyuni Shared Tour with us


All you need to know about the Salar de Uyuni


Perspective photos in the Uyuni Salt Flats: how to take them


When is the best time to visit the Uyuni Salt Flats?


Calama to Uyuni


Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve in Bolivia


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