Surely you have heard about the salt desert, where thousands of people take surreal photos as if it were another planet. Well, this is where the Uyuni Salt Flats or the giant mirror is as some named it, a unique place in the world that has many places to show you. At its surroundings, you will also discover colorful lagoons, volcanoes, particular rock formations and magical villages in the Lipez.
Important information that is good to know to have a clear idea of the region.
LearnThe warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (20°C). Months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (13°C).
Months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (1°C). Coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are May and June (-13°C).
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (52%). The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (30%).
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (70mm). Driest months (with the lowest rainfall) are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (4 days). Months with the lowest number of rainy days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Plane: The Joya Andina airport is located 1 km from the center of Uyuni. The BoA and Amaszonas lines operate there. Direct flights from La Paz.
Train: Uyuni is accessible by train from Oruro or from Villazón. There are two Wara Wara del Sur and Expreso del Sur train lines.
Bus: There are bus lines that operate regularly with destinations to Potosí, Oruro, La Paz and Tupiza.
There is a wide variety of hotels in Uyuni and the entire region. The high seasons are between June and September so it is good to book in advance. Around the Salar there are hotels made of salt, eco-responsible accommodation and even domes.
Remarkable festivals and events that are worth seeing and witnessing.
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