Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia - The Largest Salt Flats In The World

The salt desert ( a very amazing reflector place)

Salt Desert of Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, located in Bolivia. Photographers flock here to capture the unique landscape. It is often visited as part of a 3 or 4 day tour of South West Bolivia, described below.

The Salt

Salt Desert of Uyuni comprises over 10,000km² in the Potosi region. The salt is over 10 meters thick in the centre. In the dry season, the salt plains are a completely flat expanse of dry salt, but in the wet season, it is covered with a thin sheet of water that is still drivable.
The standard tour heads south toward the southwest corner of Bolivia, by many fluorescent-coloured lakes that are created from a collection of different minerals from runoff from the surrounding mountains.

The  type of vehicle that used there

The tour there is usually conducted in 4x4 vehicles (usually Toyota Landcruisers) with 6 or 7 people, with the driver often times cooking. Most 3- and 4- day tours have the same itinerary for the first 2 1/2 days, a day on the salt plains, then heading south to the southwest corner of Bolivia, and then splitting off from there. The specific sites that are seen can be dependent on the tour, but group input can define which sites are visited and how much time will be spent at each.
Accommodation is usually provided in basic refuges and the weather can be very cold, but it is well worth it for the amazing scenery. Avoid tours that offer a night in one of the salt hotels - they are illegal as, not being part of the water grid, they pollute the environment.

Some amazing pictures taken there :

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For the tourists that want to go there, here are several things that necessary to bring along as it is quiet important :

Flashlight (torch) - the lights go out when the generator runs dry.
Coins and small bills - The bathrooms aren't free.
Sunglasses - The salt flats are blinding.
Camera, extra battery and loads of memory cards - There are no better pictures than here.
Extra water - The tour usually provides an inadequate supply. An extra 2L bottle per day.
Sunblock and hat - At 3.5km above sea level there is significantly less atmosphere to absorb the sun's ultraviolet radiation.
Sleeping bag - You can rent one with the tour. Down is best, and check to see that the zipper works.
Warm clothes - Layered is best.
Hot water bottle - The nights are freezing and you will be so happy to have it.
Flip-flops - The restroom facilities are shared.
Towel - None are available during the tour.
Extra snacks, especially fruit and protein - The food is adequate in quantity but tends to be heavy on starches

So, for those that interested to go there, grab the chance to have a very amazing and gorgeous photos to share with everyone!