"Under the table in the Salar de Uyuni" Top 5 Page for this destination Uyuni by richiecdisc

Uyuni Travel Guide: 357 reviews and 907 photos

Often times the places hardest to get to turn out to be the best and perhaps seem all the better for the effort it takes to get there. The surreal landscape surrounding and encompassing The Salar de Uyuni is one such destination. Situated on the Bolivian altiplano, this bizarre congregation of multi-colored lakes, active volcanoes, rare wildlife, and its focal and inexhaustibly huge salt plain cannot but help leave even the most jaded traveler with mouth agape. Any one of its many sights would warrant investigation. But the odd jumbled mixture of pink flamingos feeding in a near iridescent orange lake with a green volcano looming in the background is awe-inspiring. That it comes on the heels of traversing a vast near blinding white plain of salt is all the more baffling. Add to this, the weather beaten towns that dot this harsh terrain along with their hardy inhabitants and you have all the makings for an adventure not to be missed. So, take the crazy overnight bus ride from La Paz down to Uyuni, sign up for a 4-wheel drive tour of this special and rare landscape. You might not ever do it again, but you will be glad you did it just that once.

Last visit to Uyuni: Nov 2002
Intro Written Feb 24, 2003
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Reviews (38)

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You'll want a good camera What to Pack (1)

You are only allowed a small pack on the trip due to lack of space on the truck. We just put all of our stuff in one of... more travel advice

valley of the rocks Off The Beaten Path (5)

Though we were getting tired of the strange rock formations by now, this stop was a welcomed relief to get out of the... more travel advice

just catching the vicunas with the... Off The Beaten Path (5)

You see a lot of llamas on your travels around Bolivia and Peru, and enough alpaccas too, but vicunas, their wild and... more travel advice

Salvatore Dali's got nothing on this... Off The Beaten Path (5)

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Local Customs (2)
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Sports & Outdoors (1)
the old dog in the door hole jump
Shopping (1)
local shops
Transportation (2)
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Warnings Or Dangers (2)
See All watch the sun, bring lots of water
Tourist Traps (1)
my kinda trap
Nightlife (2)
See All llama roundup
Hotels (3)
See All third night's the charm
Restaurants (1)
a beer at the Salt Hotel
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Comments (31)

chewy3326 Nov 22, 2006 at 7:57 PM Report Abuse

What an exciting place! Sounds like you had quite an adventure in the salt deserts. Those desert lakes look amazing, your photos are great. I hope to visit Uyuni one day!
DoreenDe Oct 28, 2006 at 6:15 PM Report Abuse

reading your page made it hard for me to decid what was my fondest memory....
Fiuman Oct 6, 2006 at 12:11 PM Report Abuse

nice page, great pix
DPando May 5, 2006 at 2:47 AM Report Abuse

wonderful suggestions !!!! well done
Pete.Gibson Oct 14, 2005 at 10:44 AM Report Abuse

I'm just starting to build my pages from my trip to Peru and Bolivia, your convey just how special this place is..
Folbi Apr 25, 2005 at 9:10 AM Report Abuse

I was reading a travel book about Peru and Bolivia yesterday... I wasn't too sure whether i'd go as far as uyuni and the Salar desert. Now after reading your pages i'm sure. But in a year time from now. I can't wait though
thomyorke Dec 5, 2004 at 4:16 AM Report Abuse

very nice pic you got there of Laguna Colorado! keep it up!
unravelau May 23, 2004 at 2:36 PM Report Abuse

Vt's home page alerted me to the potential of this area by highlighting one of your photos, and I am so pleased that they did. What an incredible place, and what a wonderful page you have made. Volcano's have always facinated me too. Thank you.
daisyrine Feb 26, 2004 at 2:36 PM Report Abuse

Wow Richie ,such a amazing landscapes.These pics re unbelivable and it's really well taken. Thanks for sharing Richie and welcome home...
storyin Dec 27, 2003 at 7:02 AM Report Abuse

really surrealisme salt lake !. .