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Most one-day tours focus on the massive central salt plain and the immediate historical stops near Uyuni.
The central Salar de Uyuni spans an incredible 10,582 square kilometers. This area features the bright white geometric patterns of the dry season and the natural mirror effect when wet.
Day trips departing from Uyuni town spend most of their time here. You will visit the main salt expanse, historic railway ruins, and nearby processing villages.
45 minutesSteampunk photos
This site features a collection of rusted, abandoned 19th-century British locomotives on the outskirts of town. It is usually the first stop on day tours. Climb the trains carefully to take unique industrial photos.
30 minutesBring cash for crafts
This small settlement sits on the edge of the salt flats. Locals dedicate the area to salt processing and crafts. It is the best place to purchase salt-based handicrafts and locally made ponchos.
1 hourCash entry fee required
This rocky island sits in the middle of the salt flats. It is covered in giant cacti that are hundreds of years old. Pay the small entry fee and hike to the top for 360-degree panoramic views.
1 hour or overnightDress warmly
These unique hotels are constructed entirely out of solid salt blocks. Builders use salt for everything from the walls to the bed frames. Electricity and heating can be limited, so dress warmly if you stay overnight.
