Where to sleep in the Salar of Uyuni?

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I'm planning to go to the Salar of Uyuni in April, and I've been told that in the night it might get very cold there. I've read on some blogs that some accommodations might be very uncomfortable with tourists having to sleep in sleeping bags in the cold.

I would like to know if there is a hotel/hostel you can recommend, to stay warm and possibly have a hot shower.



Best Answer

Unfortunately, I don't think there's many options in Uyuni for accommodation.

I slept in the same place Peter mentions, and I was honestly anxious when it began to get colder and colder outside. The 'common area' was fine though, the tour guides (a really nice couple) gave us some sleeping bags and there were also blankets in the room. It might be because there were 6 of us in the room, or perhaps we were all just very excited about the geysers we were going to visit the next morning (it felt very mystical), but we weren't cold at all. Just in case, we went to sleep with our clothes on (including wool hat that covered the ears - a great accessory to have!), and it was great.

It's worth mentioning that that same place (I can't remember the name, but I think most tours do a night there) is 200 meters away from one of the most amazing things I've seen in my life. When I went, in 2008 or so, there was a very small museum. If you are there, don't miss it. Right behind it are the chulpas, that are tombs constructed inside what used to be corals (from when Uyuni was a prehistoric lake). There was only one person living there and taking care of them, and he showed us the whole place, explaining the history and the importance of the place. It was unbelievable.

There is also another hotel we visited, called Palacio de Sal (palace of salt). We didn't sleep there, but we talked to people from other tours that had, and they said they had an extremely cold night. This might have changed though.

Places like Uyuni might not have (not even remotely) comfortable options. At least not like you might be used to in other places. But you will be sleeping in the middle of one of the most amazing natural wonders, close to the people who actually spend their whole lives there. And it honestly feels really good to feel happy with what you will find. And that is a decently warm bed, excellent food, great company, and adventure.




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  • 2.1 Hotel de Sal Luna Salada.
  • 2.2 Hotel Palacio de Sal.
  • 2.3 Hotel de Sal Cristal SamaƱa.
  • 2.4 Hotel de Sal Casa Andina.
  • 2.5 Hotel Jardines de Uyuni.


Can you camp Salar de Uyuni?

The 90-kilometer-long, 130-kilometer-wide Salar de Uyuni lies in the southwestern corner of the country. It not only is a mind-blowing landscape, but the salt plains offer fantastic rough-camp opportunities a well.

How many days do you need in Salar de Uyuni?

The most common tour lasts three days and two nights and based on our experience, we can recommend you this option. We felt that three days was the perfect amount of time - there were plenty of things to see and do on our itinerary, so we were glad there was no need to rush or skip places.

Are Uyuni Salt Flats worth it?

Not to mention, a fantastic culture to get to know more intimately. Of everything this country has to offer, the Uyuni Salt Flats \u2013 or Salar de Uyuni \u2013 is one of Bolivia's most distinctive offerings! Several unique features make the Uyuni Salt Flats well worth the trip.

Is Salar de Uyuni cold?

Salar de Uyuni has a cold desert climate. Hardly any rain falls here. The only supply of water comes from other lakes that are in the vicinity. Because temperatures are below 18 degrees Celsius on average the climate is classified as a cold desert climate.



Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia (Things to do, How to go, where to stay)




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