Train Graveyard
On the deserted outskirts of Uyuni is the ‘Cementerio de trenes’ or train cemetery. Here you can explore the eerie remains of former train carriages, completely rusted out due to the area’s salty winds. All salt flat tours stop at the train graveyard and the local tour guide will give a detailed history of the site. Take a step into the past and visit this amazing attraction!
Colchani
Just 20 km south of Uyuni lies the quaint salt-processing village of Colchani, one of the first stops for all Salar de Uyuni tours. Here you’ll have a chance to visit a traditional salt factory and learn the process of salt extraction and refinement. It’s also a great place to pick up authentic Bolivian souvenirs, including handicrafts made of salt and textile art made of llama and alpaca.
Salt Hostels in Bolivia
Immerse yourself in the local nature by staying a night in one of the astonishing salt hotels around the Salar de Uyuni. Locals have creatively capitalised on the surrounding environment by creating these unique hotels in which everything from the beds to the walls and floors are constructed from salt blocks.
