The Road to Uyuni
Join me on a four‑day journey through one of the most surreal regions on Earth.
From the red lagoons of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve to volcanic deserts, hidden canyons and the world‑famous Uyuni Salt Flats, this route from Tupiza to Uyuni shows the wild heart of southwest Bolivia.
Along the way I visited colourful high‑altitude lakes filled with flamingos, soaked in natural hot springs, explored a ghost town shaped by mining legends, walked through valleys of sculpted rock formations and watched both sunset and sunrise on the Salar de Uyuni.
It’s a landscape that feels ancient, silent and otherworldly.
If you’re planning a Tupiza to Uyuni tour, researching the Bolivian Altiplano, or simply love cinematic travel videos, this journey gives you a complete look at one of the most magical regions in South America.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction – A long‑held dream to visit the Bolivian Altiplano
00:48 Leaving Tupiza – Deep valleys, llamas and the first high‑altitude landscapes
01:41 San Antonio del Nuevo Mundo – A ghost town shaped by mining legends
02:24 Laguna Morejón – High‑altitude lagoon at 4,900 meters
02:45 Eduardo Avaroa Reserve – Entering Bolivia’s most surreal landscapes
03:04 Laguna Kollpa – Hundreds of James’s flamingos
03:33 Dalí Desert – Soft colours and surreal rock formations
03:58 Laguna Verde & Licancabur – Turquoise lake beneath a volcano on the Chilean border
04:27 Termas de Polques – Hot springs with mountain views and flamingos
05:00 Sol de Mañana – Bubbling mud pools and rising steam
05:25 Laguna Colorada – Red lagoon filled with flamingos
06:10 Valle de Rocas – Wind‑shaped rock formations
06:36 Italia Perdida – A mysterious rock labyrinth
07:26 Laguna Negra – Quiet, hidden lagoon surrounded by volcanic rock
08:25 Cañón de la Anaconda – A dramatic canyon carved by the river
08:53 Approaching Salar de Uyuni – The landscape opens toward the salt flat
09:00 Salt Hotel in Colchani – A hotel built almost entirely from salt
09:10 Sunset on the Salar – A giant mirror beneath the sky
09:46 Sunrise on the Salar – Standing between two skies
10:35 Perspective Photos – Playing with distance on the dry salt crust
10:44 Dakar Monument & First Salt Hotel – Iconic stops on the salar
11:29 Train Cemetery – Rusting locomotives in the desert
11:56 Outro – Reflections on four unforgettable days in southwest Bolivia
Music used:
Nick Petrov – Against All Odds
Purple Planet Music – Outcast
Purple Planet Music – The Waters Run Deep
Purple Planet Music – The Fellowship
Purple Planet Music – A Star Shines for You
Nick Petrov – Embracing the Sky
Sascha Ende – Nature 15 (Nature Documentary Series)
Purple Planet Music – Warhammer
Sascha Ende – Epic Drone Shots 002
Nick Petrov – Fragments of Sunlight
Sascha Ende – Epic Intro 2014 Reloaded (Instrumental)
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