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Feel like you're flying in the sky! Have a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Uyuni Salt Flats

Salar de Uyuni ■ Attractions The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat. Especially during the rainy season (December to March), a thin layer of water creates a spectacular view known as the "mirror of the sky." During the dry season (April to November), the pure white salt flats spread out, allowing you to take interesting photos using perspective. A spot where you can have a lifetime experience in any season, with starry skies, sunrises, sunsets, trick photos, etc. ⸻ ■ Recommended points 1. Experience the spectacular mirror-like scenery (only available during the rainy season) 2. Take perspective trick photos (dry season) 3. Experience the mystical reflection of the starry sky on the water (rainy season, new moon nights) 4. Enjoy the surrounding spots (train graveyard, Incahuasi Island, etc.) ⸻ ■ Address (starting point) Uyuni city / Potosí department / Bolivia → The salt lake itself is located on the outskirts of the city, and it is common to go there on a tour. ⸻ ■ Opening hours (depends on the tour) Varies depending on the type of tour (reservations required) • Daytime tour: 10:30 to evening • Starry sky tour: 9:00 to late night • Sunrise tour: 4:00 to 8:00 • Full-day tours and 2-night, 3-day camping tours are also available ⸻ ■ Access (for beginners) From La Paz, the capital of Bolivia: 1. ✈️ Plane (recommended) - Duration: about 1 hour - Operated by BOA Airlines and Amazonas Airlines - About 10 minutes by taxi from Uyuni Airport to the city 2. 🚌 Night bus (prioritizing low cost) - Duration: about 10 hours - Recommended bus company: Todo Turismo (popular with tourists, comfortable) ⸻ ■ Recommended tour companies (some OK with Japanese) • Hodaka Mountain → Very popular with Japanese tourists, Japanese-speaking staff available, Japanese guides available → Starry sky tours, mirror tours, 1-night 2-day tours, etc. •Brisa Tours → Reliable service, transparent pricing, and good reputation •Red Planet Expedition → English guides, 1-night 2-day and 3-night 4-day tours for serious travelers ⸻ ■ List of things to bring (when going to the Uyuni Salt Flats) ・Camera/smartphone (waterproof is best) ・Sunglasses (the white salt flats are dazzling) ・Warm clothes (especially in the mornings and evenings and on starry sky tours, it's extremely cold) ・Waterproof shoes or sandals (for walking on the mirror-like lake surface) ・Sunscreen/lip balm (strong UV rays) ・Raincoat (to protect against sudden rain during the rainy season)
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Posted: Apr 15, 2025
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