The Magical World of Salar de Uyuni_ A Dreamlike Adventure in Bolivia

Salar de Uyuni - the world's largest salt flat Salar de Uyuni results from a prehistoric lake that dried up and is located in southwest Bolivia. The 10,582-sq.-km landscape is now covered by bright-white salt formations that give visitors an illusion of walking in the clouds. #shorts #naturalbeauty #naturelovers #beautifulplaces #nature #naturalphenomenon #wonderfulplaces #touristattraction #touristguide #touristplaces Situated amidst the Andes and at an elevation of 3,656 meters (11,995 ft) above sea level, it is the world's largest salt flat. Along with the bright-white salt, it also features cacti-studded islands. A lithium-rich pool of brine, rock formations. In fact, it boasts of the world's largest known lithium reserves. Wildlife is rare and diverse and includes the mesmerizing pink flamingos. Is Salar de Uyuni the largest salt flat? You could probably see your face in the mirror-like Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat. The 12,000sq km salt-encrusted prehistoric lakebed is located in Potosi, southwest Bolivia, near the crest of the Andes, 3,660m above sea level. What is special about Salar de Uyuni? The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat. It is a total of 4,086 square miles (10,582 square kilometers). That is equivalent to almost two million football fields! This immense landscape is the result of several prehistoric lakes and their gradual transformations over time. What does Salar de Uyuni mean in English? In Spanish, Salar means Salt Flat whilst Uyuni is the name of the closest town (and the place where most people start when visiting the salt flats). The translation of Uyuni from the Aymara language is pen or enclosure. It can therefore be translated as salt flat with enclosures or the salt flat at Uyuni. Can you swim in Salar de Uyuni? Amongst the beautiful polygonal patterns of salt and sensational volcanoes of Salar de Uyuni lies the Polques Hot Springs where visitors can bathe in the thermal waters. After an exhausting day of exploring the salt flats, the pool offers a heaven-like opportunity to wind down at night or re-energize in the morning. How deep is a salt flat? The salt flats are about 12 miles long and 5 miles wide with total area coverage of just over 46 square miles. Near the center of the salt, the crust is almost 5 feet thick in places, with the depth tapering off to less than 1 inch as you get to the edges. Do people live in Salar de Uyuni? They are the salt gatherers, native Quechua people, who for generations have lived harsh lives picking up salt on the Uyuni salt flats. These are the largest salt plains in the world, covering 10,000 sq km (3,800 sq miles). Can you walk on Salar de Uyuni? For fit and well prepared hikers who have prior experience backpacking in arid environments, it is possible to walk across this unforgiving expanse, and in so doing complete one of the world's most unique hiking journeys. TAGS: salar de uyuni bolivia salar de uyuni travel video uyuni salt flats salar de uyu