Salt hotels in Bolivia. Become a part of the local atmosphere as you stay a night in one the magnificent salt hotels in Bolivia, near Salar de Uyuni. Locals of the area have innovatively made use of the natural materials of the land in order to create an entirely unique and interesting experience. They have created hotels where everything from 2,199 reviews. In Bolivia's Altiplano, Salar de Uyuni—a 4,086-square-mile (10,582-square-kilometer) stretch of land encrusted with thick etchings of salt—is the world's largest salt flat. Salar de Uyuni is famed for its massive scale and mirror-like appearance during the wet season, an effect that has lead it to be named a natural Located in the far southwestern corner of Bolivia, at an altitude of about 15,000 feet, it is in one of the most remote areas on earth. Uyuni is a full day drive from here. To reach from Uyuni, you pretty much have to take one of the 3-day or 4-day Salar de Uyuni circuit tours in a 4WD Land Cruiser. DAY 2 Arrive in Uyuni City at 7:30 a.m. then go to our office 1 block away from bus station, Free time to buy snacks, water, and use toilets to refresh you. (we have a free time, because all companies and tourist points are available from 10:30 a.m.) Start your tour leaving Uyuni town at 10:30 a.m. from Perla de Bolivia's office. 1. Salar de Uyuni. 7.05 MILES. The world's largest salt flat sits at a lofty 3653m (11,985ft) and blankets an amazing 12,000 sq km (4633 sq miles). It was part of a prehistoric salt…. 2. Museo Coquesa. 23.37 MILES. This museum has a collection of ceramics and mummies. Train Graveyard. On the deserted outskirts of the small, dusty town of Uyuni is the 'Cementerio de Trenes' or Great Train Graveyard. This train graveyard is a fascinating beginning to one of the most extraordinary tours you will ever embark on. The cemetery is marked only by a small sign that explains very little about the site. Salar de Uyuni Facts. These spectacular salt flats are the largest in the world spreading over 10,582 square kilometers (4,085 square miles). Salar de Uyuni is located at an elevation of 3,656 meters (11,995 ft) above sea level! Most tours give you the option to return to Uyuni, Bolivia or head straight to San Pedro Atacama, Chile, How to get to the Salar de Uyuni. There are several ways to get to Uyuni: Plane, bus, train and tours. Travel to Uyuni by Plane. From the capital of Bolivia (La Paz) there are flights to the city of Uyuni (yes, Uyuni is also a city and near it is the salt flat) from where you can take a taxi (the airport is about 15 minutes from the center) and go to the city to hire a tour or rent a car Situated in southwestern Bolivia not far from the crest of the Andes, the mountains that surround the salt flat provide truly staggering beauty.. You needn't worry about sweltering in the South American sun either, as Salar de Uyuni is actually over 3,600 metres above sea level, meaning the air temperature peaks at around 21°C between November and January and doesn't often get any lower 25. Bolivia is home to a salt hotel called Palacio de Sal (Palace of Salt). It was made in 1993-1995, and was built using one million blocks of salt. The floor, walls, ceiling and furniture including beds, tables, chairs and sculptures are all made of salt. It is located near the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat we mentioned earlier. y8x7G5.