Salar de Uyuni - Wikipedia
Salar de Uyuni (or "Salar de Tunupa") [1] is the world's largest salt flat, or playa, at 10,582 square kilometres (4,086 sq mi) in area. [2] [3] It is in the Daniel Campos Province in Potosí in southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes at an elevation of 3,656 m (11,995 ft) above sea level. [4]
15 Things to KNOW Before Visiting the Salt Flats in Bolivia (2024 …
Dec 18, 2023 · The Salt Flats in Bolivia (or Salar de Uyuni) is one of the coolest places to visit in Bolivia and one of the most unforgettable destinations in all of South America. During my adventure there, I was blown away by the sheer size and beauty of the Bolivian Salt Flats.
Salar de Uyuni: A Complete Guide to Visiting the Bolivia Salt Flats
Jan 15, 2024 · The Uyuni Salt Flats are a lot higher up than you may think. Situated at an elevation of 3,656 metres, the Bolivia Salt Flats are perched high in Southwest Bolivia near to the border with Chile. Uyuni is the nearest big city and is located on the eastern side of the flats.
A Complete Guide to the Salar de Uyuni, the Salt Flats of Bolivia
Mar 28, 2022 · You might know Bolivia's salt flats from your Instagram feed. Here's why you should visit Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt deposit in the world.
Bolivia Salt Flats (Salar de Uyuni) – A Complete Guide
Dec 3, 2024 · The otherworldly landscape of Bolivia’s Salt Flats is one of the highlights of any trip through South America. Known locally as Salar de Uyuni, the salt flats are part of the Altiplano, a vast plateau that extends for 965 km from southern Peru to the southwestern corner of Bolivia.
How to Tour Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni - National Geographic
May 3, 2017 · Bolivia ’s Salar de Uyuni is considered one of the most extreme and remarkable vistas in all of South America, if not Earth. Stretching more than 4,050 square miles of the Altiplano, it...
Salar De Uyuni Salt Flats: The Largest Mirror On Earth
Sep 25, 2023 · Located in southwest Bolivia, Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world, spanning over 4,000 square miles (10,582 square kilometers). This mesmerizing destination features a seemingly endless expanse of glistening white salt, creating a surreal landscape that is truly out of this world.
Uyuni Salt Flat | Map, Facts, & Elevation | Britannica
Nov 29, 2024 · Uyuni Salt Flat, arid windswept salt flat in southwestern Bolivia. It lies on the Altiplano, at 11,995 feet (3,656 metres) above sea level.
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia – The Largest Salt Flat on the Planet
Apr 25, 2017 · Nestled in the high plateaus of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia stretch the blindingly bright white plains of the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt flat in the world.
A Complete Guide to Visiting the Salt Flats in Bolivia: What to …
Oct 17, 2024 · Where are the Uyuni Salt Flats? They’re in southwest Bolivia, right near South America’s biggest mountain range: The Andes. To give you an idea of just how huge they are, the flats cover over 10,000 square kilometers - making them the largest salt flats on the planet! 🤯 The closest town is Uyuni, which is where most of the salt flats ...