Uyuni town

Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia

The small gateway town where most tours depart from, with basic services and a growing tourism infrastructure.

Places in Uyuni town

DY - MAR Restaurant A restaurant where every dish is treated as a cultural celebration of Bolivian cuisine.
Llama Cafe A vegetarian culinary oasis with fresh ingredients and rich espresso.
Los Pinos Renowned for its cozy atmosphere and a wide selection of local craft beers.
Bar El Fabuloso Popular for its live music nights, a favoured evening spot after a day on the salt flats.

Best time to visit: November to April, the rainy season, produces the famous mirror effect; May to November's dry season opens the entire salar for perspective photography at Incahuasi Island.
Getting around: One-day 4x4 jeep tours from Uyuni town are the standard and cheapest way to see the salt flats; two-day tours extend to indigenous villages, geysers, and coloured lagoons.
Currency: Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Language: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara. English is less common.
Timezone: BOT (UTC-4)
Current trends: Palacio de Sal completed a fresh round of renovations for the 2025/2026 season, refreshing its salt-block suites and thermal-heated pools overlooking the flats.

Uyuni town centre — The gateway town to the salt flats, with a vibrant central market and craft shops like Arte Nomada.
Eduardo Avaroa National Park area — A reserve of colourful high-altitude lagoons near Uyuni, home to flamingos and vicuñas.