Itinerary Uyuni

June is the start of winter in Uyuni, Bolivia: it’s the dry season with cold nights and crisp, clear days. This is one of the best times of the year for visiting the Salar de Uyuni, as the skies are usually cloudless and crowds are moderate, but temperatures can drop well below freezing at night—bring warm layers!

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	900 USD
🏨 Accommodations	180 USD
🧳 Gear	70 USD
🗺️ On-site	350 USD
Total	1,500 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇧🇴 Uyuni - 3 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏜️ Salar de Uyuni salt flats (Full-Day Tour) ⭐⭐⭐ (~8h)
  • The world’s largest salt flat—dazzling, otherworldly landscapes. Enjoy photography, perspective shots, and local guide stories. Layer up: chilly mornings!
• [ ] 🚙 Isla Incahuasi (Cactus Island) ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Iconic island in the heart of the salar, full of giant cacti and ancient coral rock. Short hike to the summit for panoramic salt flat views.
• [ ] 🚂 Train Cemetery ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Haunting, photogenic relics of Bolivia’s mining past on the outskirts of town.
• [ ] 🌊 Ojos de Salar (Saltwater Eyes) ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Small bubbling pools where underground rivers surface — a surreal sight on the endless flats.
• [ ] 🏘️ Colchani Village ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Local salt production, handicraft markets, and salty souvenirs.
• [ ] 🏞️ Tunupa Volcano Viewpoint ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Stunning backdrop to the salt flats — best accessed on a longer tour, but short visits possible.
• [ ] 🛕 San Cristóbal Church ⭐ (~1h)
  • Historic church in relocated mining village, with painted ceilings and colonial architecture.
• [ ] 🌅 Salar de Uyuni Sunset Experience ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Watch vivid colors glow and reflect across the endless salt flats—pure magic. Dress warmly.
• [ ] 🦩 Flamingo Spotting (seasonal) ⭐ (~1h)
  • Winter is dry, so fewer birds, but Laguna Cañapa/Laguna Hedionda sometimes visited on oversalt tours.
• [ ] 🚙 Salt Hotel (Hotel de Sal Cristal Samaña visit) ⭐ (~0.5h)
  • Tour one of Uyuni’s famed hotels made entirely of salt bricks.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] ✨ Stargazing on the Salar ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • With minimal light pollution, the night sky over the salt flats is dazzling—guided night outings or solo for the Milky Way.
• [ ] 🍸 La Loco Bar ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Uyuni’s fun central bar with classic Pisco Sours and good backpacker vibes.
• [ ] 🎶 Casa de Sal Lounge ⭐ (~2h)
  • Cozy hangout in a salt hotel—music, snacks and storytelling.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Minuteman Revolutionary Pizza ⭐⭐⭐
  • Delicious comfort food and local specials in Uyuni’s top spot; try the llama pizza! ~$10-15
• [ ] 🥘 Tika Restaurant ⭐⭐
  • Andean-Bolivian fusion with quinoa, trout, and international choices. ~USD $10-18
• [ ] 🍛 Lliphi Cafe ⭐
  • Breakfasts and hot drinks with fresh bread and good coffee. ~USD $5-10

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Visit Eduardo Avaroa National Reserve (~10h)
  • For longer stays: geysers, red/green lakes, more wildlife—full day or multi-day tour.
• [ ] 🏛️ Archaeological Museum of Uyuni (~1h)
  • Small, local-focused museum.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇧🇴 Uyuni

• [ ] 🎬 Salt and Fire (2016) — ⭐ 4.1 — Werner Herzog’s thriller set on the Salar de Uyuni — surreal landscapes, eco-politics — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 🎬 Motorcycle Diaries (2004) — ⭐ 7.8 — Epic Che Guevara road trip, part filmed across Bolivian salt flats — Netflix
• [ ] 📺 Departures: Bolivia (2008) — ⭐ 8.9 — Canadian travel series with deep dives into Uyuni and the Altiplano — YouTube

🍜 Local specialties

🇧🇴 Uyuni

• [ ] Llama steak
• [ ] Quinoa soup
• [ ] Sajta de pollo (chicken with potatoes and peanuts)
• [ ] Salteñas (Bolivian empanadas)
• [ ] Api (hot purple corn drink)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇧🇴 Uyuni

1. 🌤️ Salar de Uyuni salt flats
2. 🌙 La Loco Bar
3. 🛍️ Colchani Salt Market
4. 🏨 Hostal La Magia de Uyuni
5. 🍽️ Minuteman Revolutionary Pizza

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Uyuni (via La Paz or Santa Cruz)
• [ ] ✈️ Uyuni → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Uyuni	3	Hostal La Magia de Uyuni	180 USD
Total	3 nights		180 USD