Travel to Altiplano (Bolivia) from Villazon without a local tour?

Travel to Altiplano (Bolivia) from Villazon without a local tour? - Positive ethnic female resting in village near mountains

I'm planning a trip from Salta into Bolivia and I really want to visit Sur Lípez province, in the Altiplano area in Bolivia. I see there are many four-day tours to different lakes in Altiplano from Tupiza but very little information regarding public transport.

Is it possible to go there by myself, if so, how?

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