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Cerro Rico
Tomas Frias · 4 km from Potosi
Uyuni Salt Flat
Uyuni Salt Flat is located on the Bolivian plateau at an altitude of approx. 3,700 m and is one of the world's largest salt-covered wildernesses. This vast white salt flat was formed by the evaporation of prehistoric lakes. The salt layer is several meters thick, and local residents still mine and process salt on the shores to this day. The salt lake's most striking view is the "mirror of the sky" that appears during the rainy season—from December to March each year, rainwater accumulates on the flat salt surface. On calm, sunny days, the entire lake transforms into a giant mirror, perfectly reflecting the sky, clouds, and even the starry sky, making it hard to distinguish reality from reflection. Even if you miss the rainy season, the salt flats in the dry season are equally stunning: the salt surface, cracked by long-term exposure to the sun, displays fields of hexagonal salt patterns that stretch white and vast to the horizon. Incahuasi Island, located in the center of the salt lake, is a fossilized coral island covered with giant cacti several meters tall. You can climb to the top for a 360-degree view of the entire salt flat. At night, looking up at the starry sky from the salt surface, there is almost no light pollution, and the Milky Way is clearly visible.Bolivia · Nor Lipez
Botánico Park
Potosi · 1.2 km from downtown
Ojo del Inca
Tomas Frias · 13.5 km from Potosi
Terminal interprovincial potosí
Potosi · 1.1 km from downtown
San Francisco of Potosi Convent and Temple
Potosi · 979m from downtown
Isla Incahuasi
Cactus Island, located in the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, is a unique natural landscape. This small island is located in the middle of a vast salt flat and is famous for its dense growth of giant cacti. The island has a rugged terrain covered with ancient coral fossils, providing a good viewing point to enjoy the magnificent 360-degree views of the salt flats. Visitors can explore the island on foot along the trails, which take about 30 to 45 minutes to complete and are suitable for most people. Along the way, you can not only observe the cacti up close, but also see the unique flora and fauna of the island. Early morning and evening are ideal times for photography, with soft light and charming scenery. There are no dining facilities on the island, and visitors are advised to bring their own water and snacks. Due to its location on a plateau, the temperature varies greatly, so it is recommended to wear warm clothing and take sun protection measures. Cactus Island is an important stop on the Uyuni Salt Flats tour, and its unique natural landscape and magnificent panoramic views provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.Bolivia · Nor Lipez
Colon Square
Bolivia · Cercado
Glorieta Castle
Oropeza · 75.4 km from Potosi
La Casa Vieja
Bolivia · Uriondo
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Cerro Rico
Tomas Frias · 4 km from PotosiUyuni Salt Flat
Bolivia · Nor LipezBotánico Park
Potosi · 1.2 km from downtownOjo del Inca
Tomas Frias · 13.5 km from PotosiTerminal interprovincial potosí
Potosi · 1.1 km from downtownSan Francisco of Potosi Convent and Temple
Potosi · 979m from downtownIsla Incahuasi
Bolivia · Nor LipezColon Square
Bolivia · CercadoGlorieta Castle
Oropeza · 75.4 km from PotosiLa Casa Vieja
Bolivia · Uriondo
What travellers say about Potosi
YoYo_1I8Q7O5OAugust 1, 2025
5.0
乌尤尼盐湖（Salar de Uyuni）位于玻利维亚西南部的波托西省，是世界上最大的盐沼，被誉为“天空之镜”。其独特的自然景观和地质特征吸引了全球游客和科学家的关注。
Uyuni Salt Flat
芭提雅VJuly 2, 2023
4.0
This place is pretty good, friends who like it can go and have a look.
Isla Incahuasi
