Uyuni Salt Flats Day Tour, Bolivia
ID: GYG709148-1158900
Category:
Country: Bolivia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Bolivia is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular places in the world, from its privileged geography to its vast cultural wealth.
The world's largest salt flat lies at an elevation of 3,653m (11,985 ft) and covers an incredible 12,000 square km (4,633 sq mi). It was part of a prehistoric salt lake, Lake Minchín, which once covered most of southwestern Bolivia. When it dried, it left a couple of seasonal puddles and several salt flats, including the Salar de Uyuni. The wild beauty of this vast salt desert makes it one of the most impressive spectacles in South America.
Colchani is considered one of the most important communities in the Uyuni area for having one of the largest salt factories in the country, whose estimated extraction capacity is 20,000 tons of salt per year, of which 90% are for consumption. human.
Highlights
- Colchani is considered one of the most important communities in the Uyuni area.
- It was part of a prehistoric salt lake,
- The largest salt flat in the world is located at an altitude of 3653m
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
