Potosí Department, Bolivia · South America
Uyuni sits on the route: 25 minutes from Colchani.
Uyuni is a town located in Potosí Department, Bolivia. With a population of 10,293, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Uyuni sits in Bolivia. It's in the America/La Paz time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Uyuni to your route.
Uyuni (Aymara, uyu pen, yard, cemetery, -ni a suffix to indicate ownership, "the one that has got a pen", "the one with a pen") is a city in the southwest of Bolivia.
Uyuni primarily serves as a gateway for tourists visiting the world's largest salt flats, the nearby Salar de Uyuni. Each year the city receivesRead more
approximately 60,000 visitors from around the globe. The city also acts as a gateway for commerce and traffic crossing into and out of Bolivia from and to Chile, and there is a customs and immigration post downtown. Agriculture in the area is generally limited to quinoa, llamas, and sheep.
Founded in 1890 as a trading post, the city has a population of 29,672 (2012 official census). The town has an extensive street-market. It lies at the edge of an extensive plain at an elevation of 3,700 m (12,139 ft) above sea level, with more mountainous country to the east.
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Uyuni is located in Potosí Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -20.4597 latitude, -66.8250 longitude.
Uyuni has a population of approximately 10,293 people, making it a town in Bolivia.
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