Holiday in Uyuni
Area in Bolivia — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇧🇴
Country
Bolivia
Type
Area
Best time to travel
May to October (dry season, walkable salt flat) or February to April (rainy season, mirror effect)
Budget/day
80-130€: Better tour with good jeep, hotels instead of salt hotel-hostels
Getting there from Germany
Flight to La Paz (about 14h with layover), then night bus (10h) or domestic flight to Uyuni.
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What makes Uyuni special as a destination?
The Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world and one of the most surreal natural wonders on our planet. Spanning over 10,000 km² at an altitude of 3,650 meters in the Bolivian Andes, it features a dazzling white surface. During the rainy season, the salt lake transforms into a giant mirror, merging sky and earth — a photographic motif that is unmatched worldwide.
What are the top highlights in Uyuni?
The top highlights in Uyuni include Salar de Uyuni, Isla Incahuasi, Train Graveyard, Laguna Colorada.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Salar de Uyuni
The endless white salt flat creates surreal perspective illusions and during the rainy season the world's largest natural mirror.
Isla Incahuasi
The 'cactus islands' in the middle of the salt lake are covered with huge, ancient cacti — an unreal landscape.
Train Graveyard
Dozens of rusting locomotives from the 19th century stand as ghostly backdrops at the edge of the salt flat.
Laguna Colorada
The blood-red lagoon in the nearby Eduardo Avaroa Reserve with thousands of flamingos is breathtaking.
Hotels in Uyuni
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When is the best time to visit Uyuni?
The best time to visit Uyuni is May to October (dry season, walkable salt flat) or February to April (rainy season, mirror effect). Rainy season Dec-Mar, 5-15°C, mirror effect on the salt lake In winter: Dry season May-Oct, -10 to 15°C, bitterly cold at night but clear skies
Recommended travel time
May to October (dry season, walkable salt flat) or February to April (rainy season, mirror effect)
Summer
Rainy season Dec-Mar, 5-15°C, mirror effect on the salt lake
Winter
Dry season May-Oct, -10 to 15°C, bitterly cold at night but clear skies
How much does a holiday in Uyuni cost?
Budget travellers: 25-40€: Hostel in Uyuni, group tours (3 days from 80€)/day, mid-range: 80-130€: Better tour with good jeep, hotels instead of salt hotel-hostels/day, luxury: 200€+: Private jeep tour, salt hotel Luna Salada, comfort in the wilderness/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-40€: Hostel in Uyuni, group tours (3 days from 80€)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130€: Better tour with good jeep, hotels instead of salt hotel-hostels
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200€+: Private jeep tour, salt hotel Luna Salada, comfort in the wilderness
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Uyuni?
Flight to La Paz (about 14h with layover), then night bus (10h) or domestic flight to Uyuni.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Definitely bring sunscreen SPF50+ and sunglasses — the reflection on the salt is extreme
The 3-day jeep tour is the standard format and takes you across the Salar to the Chilean border
Altitude sickness is possible at 3,650m — acclimatize in La Paz for 2-3 days beforehand
At night, temperatures drop to -15°C — warm clothing and sleeping bags are a must
What should you eat in Uyuni?
Typical specialities in Uyuni: Salteñas — Bolivian stuffed pastries with meat and sweet sauce, Llama Steak — Lean, tender llama meat, the regional protein source, Api con Pastel — Hot purple corn drink with fried cheese pastry, perfect against the cold, Quinoa Soup — Nutrient-rich soup with the superfood from the Altiplano.
These specialties you must try!
