Salt flats in Bolivia
Surrealism in real life
The landscape of the Bolivian plateau can most easily be described as surrealistic. Highlight is the salt flats of Bolivia, also known as Salar de Uyuni. There are hardly any real facilities, but the impressive surroundings will make you forget this immediately.
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An unforgettable trip
From San Pedro de Atacama in the north of Chile you cross the border to the highlands of Bolivia for an unforgettable and breathtaking trip. At an altitude of between 4,000 and 5,000 meters, the inhabited world is miles away. In the brightly colored lagoons flamingos search for food. The volcanic rock owes its capricious shapes to the wind, which causes the erosions.
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One of the most beautiful places on Earth
Highlight of this tour is the salt flats of Bolivia. This snow-white plain seems to last forever. This huge salt flats was formed when, millions of years ago, gigantic inland seas dried up. The reflection of the sunlight in the crystal clear surface is dazzling.
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Paradise for photographers
The landscape against the bright blue background makes this environment enormously popular by photographers. During the rainy season, between December and February, you have a chance to get a thin layer of water on the salt plain. This creates an impressive mirror effect. .
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The island with the cacti
In the middle of the salt flats you will find a rocky island. On the island you can see gigantic cacti. There are also unusual and fragile coral-like structures and deposits, often found in fossils and algae.
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Spending the night in an airstream camper
For an unparalleled experience, stay in a luxury airstream camper on the vast salt flats of Bolivia.
Make a trip to Bolivia?
Would you like to make a trip through Bolivia yourself, including a visit to the salt flats of Bolivia, and are you curious about the possibilities? Then take a look at our trip Bolivia and Peru which we have put together for inspiration. You can book this trip directly, but we are also happy to create a personal program based on your wishes and ideas.
Do you have a question? Please feel free to contact us. Call +31 73 610 62 04 or send an e-mail to info@sapapanatravel.nl. We are happy to help you.