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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

From series “The Most Surrealistic Places of the Earth”
Bolivia is home to the largest salt lake in the world - Salar de Uyuni, whose area is 12,000 sq km. The salt plane is usually dried out. Its surface is covered by the layer of salt crystals, which form very beautiful and structured landscapes. Everything changes when the rainy season begins in the desert. A fine water layer is formed on the surface of the huge salt lake, which transforms it into the ideal clean mirror.

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia The border between the salt lake and the horizon is literally invisible in this period. In the middle of the desert level one can completely lose the sense of reality. The scientists believe that Salar de Uyuni has formed more than 10 million years ago when the ocean began to fade from the mainland. The at first sight lifeless salt lake has many secrets. It has been used for many years as a favorite home of graceful pink flamingos. For some decades now the salt has been won, which is used for industrial and construction purposes.

Within easy reach of the plain were the cozy hotels built for the numerous tourists. The salt blocks served as the main construction material for the erection of them. Staying at such hotels will be memorable. This creates the special microclimate, which promotes the effective prophylaxis of respiratory diseases and the strengthening of the immune system. The first hotel in Salar de Uyuni has received the guests in 1995. Since then, the unique natural sight remains very popular with the followers of active and unusual recreation. Next - Chocolate Hills


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Nearest airports:
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Best hotels near Salar de Uyuni

Hotel Tayka de Sal

Located in 8 km from Salar de Uyuni
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Rooms: 14
With parquet floors and exposed brick walls, rooms at Tayka de Sal are very bright. All of them have private bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is served … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel de Sal Luna Salada

Located in 55 km from Salar de Uyuni
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Rooms: 30
Decorated with exposed salt blocks, rooms at Luna Salada heating and seating areas. All of them have private bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is served … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Palacio de Sal

Located in 57 km from Salar de Uyuni
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Rooms: 24
The rooms in Palacio de Sal feature private bathrooms. The restaurant offers a regional menu with a wide variety of salty dishes like Llama meat, … More: photo, rates and booking
Hostal La Magia de Uyuni

Located in 78 km from Salar de Uyuni
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Rooms: 22
The rooms in La Magia de Uyuni feature cable TV, private bathrooms, heating and balconies. Room service is available. Guests at La Magia de Uyuni can … More: photo, rates and booking

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