Bolivia Attractions
Description
Venue: Salar de Uyuni When: Daily
In south-west Bolivia, at 3653 metres above sea level, lies the vast Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt desert in the world and the brightest spot on Earth visible from space.
Thousands of years ago the area was a huge prehistoric lake. When it dried it left behind two modern lakes and the startling salt flats - Salar de Uyuni. Covering more than 10,000 square kilometres, the ground is white as far as the eye can see, blurring seamlessly into the sky.
The area is surrounded by mountains, with natural wonders such as coloured lagoons, exotic rocky formations and volcanic craters making up a landscape of astonishing beauty. Cactus-covered islands emerge from the whiteness and the area is the breeding ground for pink flamingos.
Tours can be booked in Uyuni - the train station bustles with tour guides. High season for tourists is from June to August.
In south-west Bolivia, at 3653 metres above sea level, lies the vast Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt desert in the world and the brightest spot on Earth visible from space.
Thousands of years ago the area was a huge prehistoric lake. When it dried it left behind two modern lakes and the startling salt flats - Salar de Uyuni. Covering more than 10,000 square kilometres, the ground is white as far as the eye can see, blurring seamlessly into the sky.
The area is surrounded by mountains, with natural wonders such as coloured lagoons, exotic rocky formations and volcanic craters making up a landscape of astonishing beauty. Cactus-covered islands emerge from the whiteness and the area is the breeding ground for pink flamingos.
Tours can be booked in Uyuni - the train station bustles with tour guides. High season for tourists is from June to August.
Bolivia Information
Bolivian National Ministry of Tourism
Address: Edificio Cámara de Comercio, Piso 11, La Paz, Bolivia
Email: info@turismobolivia.bo
Phone: +591 (0) 2 233 4849
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Looking for things to do around Bolivia? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Feast Day of the Exaltation of the Cross |
14 Sep 2009 (annual) Oruro |
| Candlemas |
Feb 2009 (annual) Copacabana |
| Fiesta of the Virgin of Copacabana |
Aug 2009 (annual) Copacabana |
| Feast Day of the Almighty Lord |
May 2009 (annual) Central La Paz, La Paz |
| Devil's Carnival (La Diablada) |
Feb 2009 (annual) Oruro |
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