Adventure · South America
Salar de Uyuni
Bolivia
The world's largest salt flat, 10,000 km² of white crust high in the Bolivian Andes. In the wet season it becomes a giant mirror; in the dry season, 4x4s cross it.
Best time to visit Salar de Uyuni
The best time to visit Salar de Uyuni is January to March, or May to October.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Adventure
- Region
- South America
- Budget
- $ (budget-friendly)
- Time zone
- America/La Paz (UTC-4 in January)
- Coordinates
- 20°08′S 67°29′W
Facts last checked 2 Oct 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org.
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When is the best time to visit Salar de Uyuni?
The best time to visit Salar de Uyuni is January to March, or May to October.
How expensive is Salar de Uyuni?
Salar de Uyuni is budget-friendly: $ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).
What is Salar de Uyuni known for?
Salar de Uyuni is known for salt flats, mirror effect and 4x4 tours. The world's largest salt flat, 10,000 km² of white crust high in the Bolivian Andes. In the wet season it becomes a giant mirror; in the dry season, 4x4s cross it.
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