What to do in Uyuni

Rusting locomotives from the 19th century tell Bolivia's mineral transport history in this open-air museum. Climb aboard decaying train cars and capture striking photographs against the vast Uyuni Salt Flats backdrop.

Mercado Central de Uyuni offers authentic salt-based souvenirs and alpaca wool products reflecting Bolivia's landscape. Browse the bustling stalls in the morning when vendors are fully stocked.

Intimate museum featuring ancient Andean treasures like mummies and elongated skulls. A Spanish-speaking guide helps appreciate these archaeological artefacts from pre-Columbian cultures.

Plaza Arce is Uyuni's vibrant central square, famous for its salt Dakar Rally sculpture. Relax in the gardens while watching local life unfold, then explore surrounding shops for authentic Bolivian crafts.

This former silver mining town preserves Bolivia's industrial past with vintage locomotives and abandoned streets. Explore the open-air museum where Butch Cassidy once staged a famous train robbery.

This open-air museum showcases rusting locomotives from Bolivia's once-thriving railway system. Wander among vintage steam engines and carriages that tell the storey of Uyuni's bygone transport era.

This 1930 European-style Clock Tower features a German-imported mechanism and serves as Uyuni's central meeting point. Admire its historic architecture while exploring Plaza Arce with its local restaurants and shops.