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10,000 square kilometres of white salt reflecting an infinite sky.
The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat — during the rainy season a thin layer of water creates the world's largest natural mirror, reflecting the sky in both directions until there is no horizon. It is one of the most extraordinary photography opportunities in nature.
Bolivia is the cheapest country in South America and also contains the Death Road (now a mountain bike route), Lake Titicaca and La Paz at 3,600m. It demands patience and acclimatisation but rewards both generously.
The mirror effect on the Uyuni Salt Flat — sky reflected in both directions to infinity — is the most extraordinary natural photograph in South America.
The Death Road (64km descent from 4,700m), the La Paz cable car system and the salt flat 4WD tours are some of the continent's best adventures.
Bolivia is the cheapest country in South America by a significant margin — excellent food, accommodation and tours at a fraction of neighbouring country prices.
The 3,600m capital — rest the first day. Witches' Market, Death Road base and the extraordinary cable car.
The launch point for all salt flat tours — 3-day 4WD southwest circuit.
The Bolivian shore — ferry to Isla del Sol and the most sacred lake in the Inca world.
Altitude sickness at La Paz (3,600m) and the flat approach (4,700m) — arrive from Cusco or Arequipa rather than flying from sea level
Coca leaves and coca tea are traditional altitude remedies — legal, widely available and genuinely helpful
Salt flat tours in the rainy season (Jan–Mar) require high-clearance 4WD — in dry season any 4WD works
Bolivia is the cheapest country in South America — budget travellers can realistically survive on £15/day
Choose a Death Road operator who provides full-suspension bikes, good helmets and an experienced guide
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Curated activities worth booking in advance — via GetYourGuide.
The complete experience — flat, Cactus Island, red lagoons and geysers at dawn.
The 64km descent from altiplano to jungle.
The sacred Incan island by boat.
The Mercado de las Brujas and cable car over the world's highest administrative capital.
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