Salar de Uyuni
The world's largest salt flat plays two roles: in the dry season, a blinding white geometry of hexagons stretching past the curvature of the earth; after rain, December to March, a mirror so perfect that 4x4s appear to drive across the sky.
- Best forAdventure
- Approx. flying time~10h 15m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportQuijarro (UYU)
About this place
Standard three-day tours from Uyuni add flamingo-flecked lagoons and a night in a hotel built entirely of salt. At 3,650 metres the altitude is real, so arrive acclimatised from La Paz or Sucre. Sunglasses are non-negotiable; the glare is biblical.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 11°C in June to 19°C in November. Driest April to October; wettest in February, with rain on about 13 days.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August13° · no rainCool and dry.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
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Flights
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