Island of the Fish

Isla del Pescado rises from the Salar de Uyuni salt flats, featuring giant cacti reaching heights of 12 meters across its rocky terrain.

The island emerged millions of years ago as part of prehistoric ocean bed, revealing geological formations through natural erosion processes over time.

Local indigenous communities incorporate the island into their traditional beliefs about the formation of the Salar de Uyuni landscape.

Tours to Isla del Pescado require advance reservations through operators in Uyuni town, with visits lasting approximately two hours during daylight.

The elongated shape of the island creates an optical illusion of a fish swimming through white salt plains when viewed from elevated positions.

Location: Tahua

GPS coordinates: -20.14329,-67.80862

Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:47