Uyuni Salt Flat

The Salar de Uyuni extends across 10,582 square kilometers of the Altiplano, forming a white salt crust with geometric patterns visible from space.

The salt flat emerged from prehistoric Lake Minchin, which dried up approximately 30,000 years ago, leaving behind massive mineral deposits across the region.

Local inhabitants extract salt using traditional methods, creating pyramidal mounds of salt that dot the landscape while maintaining centuries-old harvesting practices.

Visitors can reach the salt flats by taking a bus or flight to Uyuni town, where numerous agencies offer guided tours ranging from day trips to extended expeditions.

During the rainy season between December and April, a thin water layer transforms the salt flat into an enormous natural mirror reflecting the sky.

Address: Uyuni Salt Flat, Bolivia

GPS coordinates: -20.13378,-67.48913

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:49