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At a glance

Climate

Arid

Languages

Spanish and Quechua and Aymara

Local currency

BOB (BOB)

Local time

21:43 (GMT-4)

Ideal trip length

3–5 days

Cost level

2 of 5 · our research

Suggested area to stay

Uyuni Town

Tap water

Bottled water recommended

Tipping

Small tips for guides/drivers are appreciated.

What this place is for

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 40 · Moderate

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Llama meat Quinoa soup Salteñas Pique Macho

When to visit Uyuni

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: June, July, August Busiest: May-Nov

Jan

70

Wet, mirror effect
Feb

70

Wet, mirror effect
Mar

65

Wet, mirror effect
Apr

60

Transition, less rain
May

85

Dry, clear, cold nights
Jun

90

Dry, clear, cold nights
Jul

90

Dry, clear, cold nights
Aug

90

Dry, clear, cold nights
Sept

85

Dry, clear, warming
Oct

80

Dry, clear, warmer
Nov

75

Dry, warming, some rain
Dec

65

Transition, some rain

70

Jan Wet, mirror effect

70

Feb Wet, mirror effect

65

Mar Wet, mirror effect

60

Apr Transition, less rain

85

May Dry, clear, cold nights

90

Jun Dry, clear, cold nights

90

Jul Dry, clear, cold nights

90

Aug Dry, clear, cold nights

85

Sept Dry, clear, warming

80

Oct Dry, clear, warmer

75

Nov Dry, warming, some rain

65

Dec Transition, some rain

Things to do in Uyuni

8 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

2 places

Train Cemetery

Uyuni outskirts 1 hr

Explore abandoned 19th-century steam locomotives rusting in the desert.

Outdoors Good for children

Colchani Salt Processing Village

Colchani 1 hr

Observe traditional salt extraction methods and buy local crafts.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

3 places

Incahuasi Island

Salar de Uyuni 2 hrs

Discover a 'fish island' covered in giant cacti in the middle of the salt flat.

Outdoors Good for children

Laguna Colorada

Eduardo Avaroa Reserve 2 hrs

Witness the stunning red lagoon, home to thousands of flamingos.

Outdoors Good for children

Arbol de Piedra (Stone Tree)

Eduardo Avaroa Reserve 0.5 hrs

Marvel at a wind-sculpted rock formation resembling a tree.

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

2 places

Star Gazing on the Salt Flats

Salar de Uyuni 2 hrs

Experience unparalleled views of the Milky Way under clear desert skies.

Outdoors Good for children

Salt Hotel Stay

Salar de Uyuni 12 hrs

Spend a night in a unique hotel constructed entirely from salt blocks.

Indoors Good for children

Any time of day

1 place

Salar de Uyuni Tour

Salar de Uyuni 24 hrs

Embark on a multi-day journey across the vast, dazzling salt flats.

Outdoors

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Culture and history

3 Days in Uyuni — Culture & History

Unearth the captivating railway heritage and unique salt culture of Bolivia's high-altitude frontier.

This 3-day itinerary delves into the often-overlooked cultural and historical richness of Uyuni, moving beyond the iconic salt flats to explore its fascinating past as a railway hub and its vibrant local traditions. Ideal for history buffs and cultural explorers eager to understand the heart of this remote Bolivian town and its surrounding salt communities.

3 Days 12 Stops

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