It was formed thousands of years ago when several
prehistoric lakes evaporated, leaving behind a huge crust of salt.
During the rainy season, December through May, a thin layer of water transforms the flats into one of the world's largest natural mirrors.
We were there the beginning of April on a perfect sunny day.
Because I am an Information Geek, I'll start with some stats:
Salar de Uyuni lies at a high elevation of approximately 3,656 meters (11,995 feet) above sea level. (That’s about twice as high as Denver, The Mile High City.)
The salt can be more than 10 meters (33 feet) thick in
places.
It covers about 10,500 square kilometers (4,050 square
miles) in southwestern Bolivia.
The surface reflects the sky so clearly that the horizon seems to disappear.
Before we started walking around, our guide fitted us out with rubber boots, otherwise our
shoes would have been ruined by the high concentration of salt.
John is practicing selfies.
My sister Marie and I stand out in the bright sunlight reflecting off the salt flats.
A must-do photo.
Being Canadian, the white salt reminds of winter snow.
Distance and perspective are distorted.
Where does the horizon begin?
While we were busy taking photos, our guide and driver set up lunch for us.
Enjoying Bolivian food and hospitality in a unique corner of the world.
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