Salar de Uyuni is a vast white plain that turns into a glassy mirror after a rainstorm. The town of Uyuni sits at the edge, with its Plaza 24 de Septiembre and the old Train Cemetery you can wander through before the tour starts. A short drive brings you to Isla Incahuasi, where giant cactus grow ou...
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10- Train Cemetery at sunrise$15-$15
Watch rust‑covered locomotives glow in the early light across the white salt flats, a surreal scene best seen before crowds arrive.
Find on Viator → - Incahuasi Island (Cactus Island)$20-$20
Climb the small island of giant cacti to enjoy a 360° panorama of the endless white salt flats.
Find on Viator → - Quinoa soup at La Casona$8-$8
Warm quinoa broth served with fresh herbs and local oil in a modest dining room.
Find on Viator → - Alpaca steak at El Hornero$12-$12
Grilled alpaca seasoned with huacatay and served with roasted potatoes, a favorite among backpackers.
Find on Viator → - Bike the salt flats to the Train Cemetery$25-$25
Rent a mountain bike and pedal across the mirror‑like salt surface, stopping for photos along the way.
Find on Viator → - Laguna Colorada day‑trip$45-$45
Visit a turquoise high‑altitude lagoon framed by flamingos and Andean peaks, with a full‑day guided tour and lunch.
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Where to stay
6- Hostal Casa de Piedra$45/ntright by the main square of UyuniBook →
- Salar Backpackers$55/ntsouth bank of the salt flats, near the bus stopBook →
- Hotel La Casa de la Sal$120/ntcentral Uyuni, a few blocks from the train cemeteryBook →
- Posada del Salar$130/ntnear the bus terminal, easy shuttle accessBook →
- Palacio de Sal$400/ntedge of the salar, overlooking the white expanseBook →
- Casa de la Luna$500/ntquiet hilltop just outside townBook →
Where to eat
8- El Hornero$12-$12/ppAndean · UyuniReserve →
- El Hornero$12-$12/ppAndean · UyuniReserve →
- La Casona$8-$8/ppAndean · UyuniReserve →
- La Casona$8-$8/ppAndean · UyuniReserve →
- Salt Hotel rooftop$10-$10/ppBolivian (local beverages) · UyuniReserve →
- La Casona’s bar$9-$9/ppAndean bar · UyuniReserve →
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