Uyuni Salt Flat

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Bolivia

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Salar Uyuni

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À vivre

Historically, the Salar de Uyuni was part of a salt lake or “prehistoric inland sea,” Lake Minchin, which covered most of south-western Bolivia. At over 12,000 km², it is considered the largest salt desert in the world, bordered only by mountain ranges and sky.
The Salar offers unique sights: mirages and optical effects produced by solar radiation, among other surprising phenomena. It holds pristine, desert islands sheltering enormous cacti and unusual blooms. A succession of natural landscapes and improbable formations, it captivates and bewitches visitors.

Seasons

Our seasonal advice

The salar has a dry winter from May to October and a rainy summer from December to March. It is very cold there, with a biting wind. At night, temperatures often drop to -25°C in June (the coldest months being June, July and August).
December to March is generally the rainy season in the Uyuni salt flat region. During this season, the salar can flood, and it is not always possible to reach Incahuasi Island by car, as it turns into an actual island. The landscape remains no less striking, with the sky reflected on the water; the salar becomes a giant mirror, an ideal spot for photography enthusiasts.
During the months of June to August, temperatures in the salar and Lípez region can drop sharply, but the weather is typically dry and sunny.

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