Salar de Uyuni

Bolivia's vast salt flat shifts from white hexagons to a sky-reflecting mirror after the summer rains.

Look for still, shallow water near Colchani for reflections, or low light across the dry salt polygons. Choose a reputable 4x4 operator with a well-maintained vehicle. At 3,656 m, take the altitude seriously; nights can be freezing and salt glare is intense. Flood-season driving limits can keep Isla Incahuasi off the itinerary.

Best light
Sunset
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
Time needed
A full day

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Salar de Uyuni

Bolivia's vast salt flat shifts from white hexagons to a sky-reflecting mirror after the summer rains.

Look for still, shallow water near Colchani for reflections, or low light across the dry salt polygons. Choose a reputable 4x4 operator with a well-maintained vehicle. At 3,656 m, take the altitude seriously; nights can be freezing and salt glare is intense. Flood-season driving limits can keep Isla Incahuasi off the itinerary.

Best light
Sunset
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov
Time needed
A full day

Get around

Eat & drink

Sleep

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