Fact file
When To Go
Most rain falls between January and April when the roads can be very muddy. The dry season, Jun-Sep, guarantees sun and an easy drive across the flats, but it can be very cold at night.
For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.
Language
Spanish.
Getting Local Currency
Peso boliviano. There are also money exchanges (casas de cambio) in Uyuni but it is best to acquire local currency from an ATM in a larger city beforehand.
Time Difference
GMT -4 hours.
Combines With
The Atacama Desert in Chile, a wilderness drive across the border from the salt lake to San Pedro de Atacama; visiting the mines and museums of Potosí, once the richest city in the world (140km by road).
Getting There
Drive to Uyuni from Potosí (140km) or from Sucre (217km) and continue by 4WD. There are domestic flights between La Paz and Uyuni most days.
If you still have questions, please contact us and one of our Travel Experts will be happy to help.
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