Salar de Chiguana

Salar de Chiguana is a vast salt pan in Bolivia's highlands that sits at an extremely high elevation surrounded by volcanic rock formations and mountain ranges. The white salt surface stretches across the landscape in a flat, open expanse with minimal vegetation.

The salt pan formed through geological processes over time in the Andean region. In the early 1900s, extraction of minerals from the deposits supported local trade activities.

The salt flat forms part of the Andean highlands, where local communities maintain traditions adapted to the extreme conditions of high-altitude living.

Visit with proper preparation for high altitude and bring plenty of water and weather-protective gear for the journey. This remote location has minimal facilities and weather can change rapidly without warning.

Railroad tracks cut directly across the salt pan, creating a striking straight line through the white surface that divides it visibly. This rail route was built to connect mining operations with external markets and remains a prominent feature crossing the flat terrain.

Elevation above the sea: 3,688 m

GPS coordinates: -21.25000,-68.13333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43