Uyuni Salt Lake — Attraction in Municipio Colcha K

Summary: Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat (10,582 km²), formed from ancient lakes and rich in minerals like lithium and sodium. Located at a high altitude (3,656m), it features:

Mirror Effect in the rainy season (Dec–Apr) with reflective water surfaces.

Dry Season Highlights include hexagonal salt patterns and cactus-covered islands like Incahuasi.

Wildlife & Landscapes: Colorful lagoons with flamingos and fossil-covered terrain.

Economic Value: Contains ~70% of the world’s lithium, though mining is limited.

Cultural Myth: Believed by locals to be the tears of a mountain goddess.

Altitude Sickness Tips:

Acclimatize in high cities (La Paz, Sucre) before visiting.

Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol/caffeine.

Use coca tea/leaves for relief.

Consider Diamox (acetazolamide) and carry pain relievers.

Rest and descend if symptoms worsen; oxygen is available in town clinics.

Packing Tips for Tours:

Warm layers: Nights can drop below freezing.

Sunglasses: Prevent snow blindness from salt glare.

Waterproof boots: Essential during...

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Unique place on earth, where you drive with your own car, van, mobilhome on a white salt lake, with a tremendous view. At least in the dry season. In the wet season you will drive on a mirror, but you have to take care where you drive. One advise, go to a car wash (lavado), and let them prepare the car to protect it agains the salt (they use black oil). And afterwards go back, and let them clean your car from the salt. You will pay only 80...