The immigration office at the border crossing between Chile and Bolivia
The 3-day trip from San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) to Uyuni (Bolivia) starts with a picturesque border crossing - and breakfast - at an altitude of 4500 m. After that, we transfer our bags to a 4x4 that takes us through the Reserva Nacional Eduardo Avaroa to the great salt flat of Uyuni, the largest in the world. It is a great and unique experience, including the first night in a "hotel" without heat or hot water at an altitude of 4300 m (the outside temperature is -20º C).
Sunrise on the Salar de Uyuni The last day, we wake up early to see the sunrise on the Salar, before visiting the cactus-friendly Incahuasi Island, which offers breathtaking views of the Salar. Under the crust of salt is a saturated solution of water, salt, lithium chloride and magnesium chloride which will probably start to be extracted in the near future (particularly for the lithium).
I have only been in Bolivia 3 days but I already love this country. The nature is incredible and the people are just great, simple and friendly.
The view from Incahuasi Island: Cactuses and Salt
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