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How to get to the Salar de Uyuni from Chile

The most common way to explore the Salar de Uyuni from San Pedro de Atacama is to join an organized tour. There are several agencies in San Pedro de Atacama that offer these tours but werecommend: World White Travel is a young travel and tourism agency in town. With programs that are destined for the Uyuni Bolivia salt flat or from the city of Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama Chile, for this our company has offices in both destinations. Once started, its transportation operations have strengthened and solidified its structure, which is why it has led to the formation of a multidisciplinary, professional human group with a high commitment to each of its tasks and in each area it operates.
The «Salar de Uyuni» is the world’s largest salt flat, located in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes. It covers an area of over 10,000 square kilometers (3,900 square miles) in the Potosí and Oruro departments, making it larger than some countries. The salt flat is situated at an elevation of about 3,656 meters (11,995 feet) above sea level.

Salar de Uyuni is a natural wonder and a major tourist attraction. The vast expanse of white sal


It is not surprising that many people consider Bolivia as one of their top countries in Latin America. One reason is the photogenic landscape in the southern part of the country with Salar de Uyuni (Uyuni Salt Flat) as the major attraction. Salar de Uyuni, with an area of over 10,000 square kilometers, is the world’s largest salt flat. It’s like a giant artist’s canvas. With a bit of water the scenery can be really dramatic – it becomes a giant mirror that reflects the sky. We visited during the drier months and witnessed the serenity of the seemingly endless salt flat – the place was like a winter wonderland where the snow (salt) never melts. Whatever the season, tourists visit Salar de Uyuni to capture its magnificence and of course to create the best perspective photos!



Salar de Uyuni can be visited as part of a tour which ranges from 1 to 3 days from Uyuni and 4 days from Tupiza. It is also possible to do a tour from San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.

After some research and recommendations from other travellers, we decided to do the 3 day salt flat tour from Uyuni to San Pedro de Atacama across the border in Chile (this is an alternative option a



This post was originally published on A Globe Well Travelled in 2015. The content has been revised and updated with fresh information.



Have you ever dreamt of a single travel experience so extraordinary that it drives your decision to visit a destination?

For me, that dream was the Salar de Uyuni salt flats. Now, I can proudly say that this bucket-list dream has been checked off during my travels through Bolivia and Peru, and let me tell you — Uyuni was every bit as magical as I imagined!

If you’re planning your own adventure to the largest salt flats in the world, here’s everything you need to know about getting there from La Paz and booking the perfect tour for your adventure.


Quick summary:

Planning a trip to Bolivia’s famous Salar de Uyuni? This post shares everything you need to know to visit the world’s largest salt flats from La Paz — including when to go, how to get there (bus vs flight), and what to expect on arrival.


Recommended tours:

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Uyuni overnight bus + Salt Flats tour (departing La Paz)
– Budget-friendly and efficient combo option.
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Salt Flats full day tour (departing Uyuni)
– Great for time-poor travellers wanting to see the highl

Bolivia travel advice: Dos and Don’ts



Bolivia is one of those countries that didn’t just welcome us, it
test
ed us.
Our trip started with the surreal landscapes of the Salt Flats. Then, we moved to the tropically lush Amazon basin and finished with the dizzying heights of the Altiplano. After 26 days in Bolivia, I am convinced: this country is wildly beautiful, unpredictable and absolutely worth it. However, if you want to really enjoy Bolivia, you need more than a good camera. You’ll meed a sense of adventure, a few street smarts, some basic Spanish and a feel for how things work on the ground.

After weeks of exploring by foot, bus and on questionable WI-FI, Stefano and I gathered these tried-and-tested
Dos and Don’ts
. They’ll hopefully be helpful for other travelers to enjoy Bolivia without getting scammed, sick or stranded. Here’s everything we wish we had known before landing in this beautiful country.



Dos: What to definitely do in Bolivia

✅ Adjust to the altitude

Bolivia’s most touristic parts are located along its Altiplano, a high-altitude plateau. That means that you will very probably travel above 3,600 meters for a considerable amount of your Bolivian