South America · Altiplano · Salt Flats · Volcanoes

Bolivia

The largest salt flat on earth, blood-red lakes at 4,500m with flocks of flamingos, and a lunar landscape above La Paz. Bolivia is raw, high, and unlike anywhere else in South America.

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4 experiences · Altiplano, La Paz, Potosí

Potosí · Southwest Altiplano

Salar de Uyuni

10,582km² of salt crust at 3,650m, the remnant of a prehistoric lake that dried out 40,000 years ago. After rain, a thin layer of water turns the surface into a perfect mirror of the sky. The world's largest natural reflective surface, and one of the most otherworldly places on earth.

Easy3–4 daysJan–Apr (mirror effect)
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Potosí · Eduardo Avaroa Reserve

Laguna Colorada & Eduardo Avaroa

A blood-red lake at 4,278m coloured by algae and minerals, ringed by thousands of James's flamingos and backed by snow-capped volcanoes. The 3-day circuit through Eduardo Avaroa also passes the Sol de Mañana geysers at 5,000m and the turquoise Laguna Verde.

Moderate3 daysYear-round
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La Paz · Moon Valley

Valle de la Luna

Eroded clay and sandstone formations just 10km from central La Paz that look like nothing on this planet. Labyrinthine spires, deep ravines, and complete silence within reach of the world's highest capital city. A 2-hour hike to arrive somewhere genuinely alien.

EasyHalf dayYear-round
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Oruro · Sajama National Park

Volcán Sajama

Bolivia's highest peak at 6,542m, a dormant stratovolcano on the Chilean border surrounded by high-altitude wetlands, geothermal hot springs, and ancient yareta cushion plants that grow just 1mm per year. The approach through the park is an experience in itself.

Hard4–5 daysJun–Sep
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