Traversing Salt Flats & Deserts

Latin America > Bolivia

Bolivia is located in central South America. As a landlocked country, it borders Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.

It spans nearly 1.1 million square kilometers, and is the world’s 28^th largest country.

Many travelers visiting Bolivia make it a point to visit the famous salt flats, known as the Salar de Uyuni. The population of Bolivia, as of 2018, is 11,215,674 with a density of 10 P/Km². It is also known to have the largest number (over three dozen types) of native groups in South America.

Accommodations

CASA GRANDE HOTEL

is located in the heart of the South, the residential district of the city of La Paz surrounded by majestic mountains. Upon arrival you feel the commitment to quality reflected in innovative architecture, inspiring spaces with eclectic décor and cozy rooms. The hotel has restaurants, bar, wellness centre, gym, massage room, heated indoor pool & Jacuzzi. 65 luxury rooms with bathrooms with whirlpool.

 TAYKA HOTEL DE SAL (SALT HOTEL)

is located on the north shore of the Salar de Uyuni, at the foot of the Tunupa volcano at an altitude of 3,700 meters. Its location next to the salt flats and Tunupa volcano and the population of Tahua allows for short walks to see many natural and cultural attractions. The hotel is a magical landscape built entirely of salt blocks. The roofs are brave straw and traditional in the Andean style. The rooms and common areas use solar energy to maintain a pleasant climate inside the hotel. There are interior courtyards and also an outdoor terrace, where you can have breakfast overlooking Fish Island. Rooms have comfortable beds with duvets and private bathroom.

TAYKA HOTEL DEL DESIERTO (DESERT HOTEL)

is located in the heart of Desert Siloli amidst a unique setting, painted in a range of colors that nature has capriciously combined. The hotel is in the Andean landscape with flora and fauna, Lagunas de colores, the geysers of Sol de Manana and other attractions. The building is of volcanic stone and the design is specially tailored to withstand the intensity of the winds. Solar energy is used and there is a heating system. The restaurant offers majestic views of desert Siloli. The rooms maintain an internal temperate climate. All rooms have comfortable beds with duvets and private bathroom.

AWASI ATACAMA

is located inside an ancient site surrounded by a historic wall, which for years housed shepherds and herders. Its privileged location just a stone’s throw from the center of town. During the day the thatched roofs let warm sunlight filter through. The pool with comfortable deck chairs invites you to enjoy the Atacama sun. At sundown the fire is lit and a bar under the stars celebrates your stay. At night, the dim lights allow you to marvel at the superb skies. The hotel has only 8 rooms built of stone, adobe and thatched roof. Each room has ample space, comfortable lounge chairs, large bathrooms opening to private open-air patios with solarium and showers.