Surrounded by mountains and volcanoes to reach this level of over 5000 meters above sea level, Uyuni salt lake (Salar de Uyuni), Bolivia is a large white area of 12,000 square kilometers of salt. And 'the only place on earth visible from the moon to the naked eye.
Some call it a wilderness – nothing lives here – while for others it is a sea. However, the only thing certain is that the salt lake of Uyuni is a vast plain white surface grain size grain of salt.
Itis an exceptional place that no visitor indifferent yet left.
Once inside, where everything is white, is very easy to get lost. For this reason, it is essential that all attacks made with a guide and a competent all-terrain vehicle and to be. This is an extraordinary experience, to cross this lake of salt with the car, especially in winter, because then the sky is completely clear and blue sky, the contrast with the salt. Onis a cloudy day there is a "white-out" effect: the horizon seems harmoniously in the sky and you can almost tell where the Salt Lake actually ends.
Getting to Uyuni requires some sacrifices: 8 hours by bus from La Paz. There is a paved road to Wari, but there is a dirt road with many bumps and ditches. The town of Uyuni has grown considerably in recent years and now all passengers may require a tourist: a varied menu in several languages (though mostly meat knife)Internet to search for hotels at different prices and service levels.
Some islands in the salt lake harbor unique life forms and enormous cactus. During the rainy season, the surface with a thin layer of water that provides a single object of reflection. The horizon and sky become one, then this place is a paradise for lovers of photography and nature.
Once in saline and was amazed by the immensity of this great white desert, you might think that allThe expectations for the trip were met. However, there are even more incredible and mysterious attractions, which show that attracts tourists.
The village with four names
San Pedro de Quemez, is a small country of about 60 families. It 'been repeatedly destroyed, but the municipality has not spread.
In 1879 Chilean tropos marched to the area and destroyed the village of stones. The inhabitants took refuge at the foot of a mountain, where they builtRefugio Pueblo (village hut). When the intruders left, they returned to their village and rebuilt the bottom of the hill, while the remains of Pueblo Quemado (Burnt Village) as a witness against the invasion and the task Refugio Pueblo.
Isla Incahuasi
The strange island in the middle of the salt formed by volcanic rocks. The characteristics of 'island are the giant cacti that grow here, some hundreds of years. A short walk of about 10 minutesleads the visitor to observe the summit, where this impressive garden of thorns and a stunning view of the white desert.
The cave of stars
About two hours away from San Pedro de Cueva Quemez are Galaxia (Galaxy Cave) and Cueva del Diablo (Devil's Cave). The skirt is a fantasy that the first visitors to another dimension. The rock formations are created when a sea of salt and Thunupa volcano was still in contact with waterApproximately 225 million years. Seem strange bones hanging from the ceiling and walls, are exceptional personalities. Next to this cave is the Cueva del Diablo, which in a cemetery or chullpar contains human remains. It 'a sacred burial place of many myths that surround it.
At the foot of the volcano Thunupa
After a refreshing break in the village Tahua can begin the climb towards Chilguilla Pucara. Walking for about an hour to the summit at over 3800 meters, the visitorResistance is provided a severe test. And 'good, but worth it: the views of the salt lake and the volcano Thunupa among the ruins are spectacular. It is believed that these are the remains of an Inca military post. On the banks of the salt desert, flamingos parade their beauty.
Museum of the Mummies Colquesa
About 15 minutes from Tahua preserved in this wonderful city pre-Inca mummies and the remains of burials and rituals of this ancientCivilization.
Uyuni tour is an adventure for those who love photography and the wonders of nature. Continuation of the journey Eduardo Avaroa National Park and the green lagoons and colorful part of this unforgettable journey.
Characteristics of the Uyuni Salt Flat:
The Uyuni salt lake, situated in the south-eastern Bolivia, covers an area of 12,000 square kilometers, almost the entire province of Daniel Campos.
It is composed of about 11Layers of salt, varying the thickness of 20-10 meters. The crust on the surface is about 10 meters thick. The estimated amount of salt is 64 billion tonnes.
The salt desert is the largest lithium deposit in the world and contains significant amounts of potassium, magnesium and boron
The floor sea salt was formed by the disappearance of an inland sea covered Plains, that the entire Altiplano (High) and extends to Lake Titicaca. Today is Lake Titicaca, Lake PoopUyuni Salt and Coipasa are what remains of this sea.
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