Uyuni

Uyuni serves as the gateway town for exploring the stunning natural landscapes in the surrounding region.

It’s not a very large town—you can walk around the entire area in just an hour or two.
The town hasn’t been overly commercialized, so you can still get a genuine sense of local life and culture.

While most tours are booked online in advance, it’s also possible to arrange or add tours directly through local agencies once you arrive.

The 3-day tour of the Uyuni Salt Flats begins here, at the Train Cemetery.

This site was formed when old trains used during Bolivia’s mining boom were abandoned and left to rust.

Standing among the decaying locomotives, you can feel the end of a once-thriving industry—it's a hauntingly beautiful space that leaves a deep impression.

For most travelers, the main destination is undoubtedly the Uyuni Salt Flats.
There, you'll witness breathtaking natural scenery that you would never encounter in everyday life.

This salt flat is unimaginably vast, surrounding you with an endless white landscape.
The white ground made of salt reflects sunlight intensely, so bringing sunglasses is absolutely essential.

Interestingly, the scenery of the salt flats changes depending on the season.
During the dry season (May to November), you'll see a pure salt surface with little to no water.
In the rainy season (December to March), a thin layer of rainwater creates a mirror-like reflection across the flats.

I visited around May, which was a transitional period—some areas had mirror-like reflections, while others revealed the fully dried salt surface.
If you're hoping to see the iconic, fully mirrored landscape often seen in photos, I recommend carefully choosing the timing of your visit.

This is a stargazing tour at the Uyuni Salt Flats.
It may not be included in standard multi-day tour packages, so be sure to check the itinerary carefully and add it as an optional activity if necessary.

If you're planning to join this tour, be sure to bring a tripod and get serious about capturing the night sky.
On a clear night, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of countless stars—far more than you've ever seen before.

On the 3-day tour around the Uyuni Salt Flats, you'll visit a variety of lakes and scenic spots.

Some of the most iconic locations include Laguna Verde, Laguna Blanca, and"" "" Laguna Hedionda, among others.

I can't quite remember exactly which lakes I visited... but every one of them was stunning, and I was lucky enough to see flocks of flamingos as well.

Laguna Colorada is one of the famous scenic spots included in the 3-day Uyuni tour.

This mystical lake is tinted red due to the presence of algae and plankton in its waters.