Things to do in Uyuni

Train Cemetery

Train Cemetery is located on the outskirts of Uyuni, Bolivia. This place is an abandoned train station where many abandoned locomotives and freight cars are parked, creating a unique view.

Salt Flats

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Uyuni Salt Flat

Uyuni Salt Flat is located on the Bolivian plateau at an altitude of approx. 3,700 m and is one of the world's largest salt-covered wildernesses. This vast white salt flat was formed by the evaporation of prehistoric lakes. The salt layer is several meters thick, and local residents still mine and process salt on the shores to this day. The salt lake's most striking view is the "mirror of the sky" that appears during the rainy season—from December to March each year, rainwater accumulates on the flat salt surface. On calm, sunny days, the entire lake transforms into a giant mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky, clouds, and even the starry sky, blurring the line between reality and reflection. Even if you miss the rainy season, the salt flat is equally stunning during the dry season: the salt surface, cracked by long-term sun exposure, displays fields of hexagonal salt patterns that stretch white and vast to the horizon. Incahuasi Island, located in the center of the salt lake, is an ancient volcanic remnant. The island is covered with fossil structures such as petrified coral and giant cacti several meters high. Reaching the summit offers a 360-degree view of the entire salt flat. At night, looking up at the starry sky from the salt surface, there is almost no light pollution, and the Milky Way is clearly visible.

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