Forums from Uyuni, Bolivia

Bolivia and Peru

Posted by mmbcross

... at all with your itinerary and route. One thing you won't need to do in Cuzco is to acclimatize yourself for the trek. Bolivia is higher than Cuzco and the route of the trek, so you will be well acclimatised long before you get to Cuzco. Spend the ...

Bolivia and Peru

Posted by mushi387

... Macchu Pichu. Currently I am scheduled to begin my tour on the 10th of August. Is it possible to do all of those places in Bolivia in 7 to 8 days (since I want a few days to acclimate in Cusco before the trek) ? After the trek I was thinking about doing a ...

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by kathryn77

... could then go from Iguazu to BA, and not have to double back on yourself... As for the road blockades, I'm afraid they are unpredictable and can happen anywhere, anytime in Bolivia, so you can't really plan for that until you're actually there

Travelling in Bolivia

Posted by mmbcross

... any delays or problems (out of the usual Bolivian schedules...) Anyone taken the train from Antofagasta to Uyuni? I agree 100% with Rhinosride. Don't miss Bolivia. From what I can see from the railway website (only in Spanish) there is passenger ...

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by ponae

... a few days there and drop into Iguazu before departing from BA later on. Any thoughts of this? I have also heard there are recent road blockades in Uyuni by locals - is there anyway of finding this out ahead of time? This happens frequently? Cheers

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by matt_barr

... , itinerary is... Sat May 23rd - Fly to La Paz - late afternoon/early evening in La Paz - catch Todo Turismo express bus to Uyuni Sun May 24th - Arrive in Uyuni early morning, start a tour late morning Here's the hole. Either a two day or three day ...

Travelling in Bolivia

Posted by veromarcos

... the "difficulties". Are you referring to transport delays, frontier passing? Thanks Do not, I repeat, DO NOT miss Bolivia! I traveled overland from the U.S. to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Bolivia wins, hands down, as my favorite ...

Travelling in Bolivia

Posted by rhinosride

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT miss Bolivia! I traveled overland from the U.S. to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Bolivia wins, hands down, as my favorite country of the entire trip. I can see why it is called "The Tibet of the Americas" the ...

Weather in Uyuni, SLR camera and traintrack

Posted by starlagurl

... -size camera and technology these days means your photos turn out pretty great anyway. Here's the website for the trains in Bolivia (I think) ...looks like the site's incomplete though... I can't read it, but if you can, it should help you ...

Travelling in Bolivia

Posted by andrea

... ;t really have any problems. Transportation is a little more difficult than some of the other countries. It is fine - just slower and not as "posh." Really cool experiences in Bolivia! Don't miss Uyuni or the worlds most dangerous road.

Travelling in Bolivia

Posted by veromarcos

... are planning to go into Bolivia (via North Chile) in March or so 2008. We have received mixed versions of the state of Bolivia during our travels in S America - some have given it a miss while others have stated no problems. The newspapers have little on ...

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by avais

... finishes in Cusco on 11th Dec. My issue is basically that i've got to get from Cusco - realistically departing on 12th, to Uyuni to start a tour over the plains going to St Pedro on the 14th. i basically need to know the quickest way from Cusco to ...

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by kathryn77

... Salta or Iguazu right now, and ask them to check for you when they're at the bus station? Also any suggestion for Salar de Uyuni 4WD companies to go with? I am aware they keep changing all the time. I can't remember the name of the company I ...

Weather in Uyuni, SLR camera and traintrack

Posted by gloebetrotter

... 3 questions? 1. Any idea about the weather-spesifically how cold it can get on the salt lakes in Uyuni during December 2. Whats your opinion about taking a SLR camera with us on travelling, regarding saftey, practicality and ...

Travel Agency Bolivia

Posted by travelofalife

Hi! I go to Bolivia soon and I would like to know if you had any travel agency to recommend me because I was told to be careful... I have a tight budget and I'd like to visit the Titicaca lake, the Salar of Uyuni and the bolivian Amazon! Thank ...

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by mmbcross

This site has a contact e-mail, and they are located in Bolivia, so they can probably give you pretty good information about the tours and when they operate.

Trek advice for the Yungas? and Uyuni tour operators?

Posted by hanandnicole

Hi everyone, I'm travelling to Bolivia in a couple of weeks and my friend and I wanted to do a moderate 2-3 day trek around the Yungas or Cordilleras. We're around Coroico and La Paz so would love to find a scenic trek from one of the two but ...

trip in salt lake in bolivia

Posted by kathryn77

has anyone info on the company who does the most reasonable 4/5 trip to the salt lakes in bolivia staying in cheaper accom and starting from Uyluni Hiya, I can't remember the name of the company I used, but when you get to Uyuni, you can just ...

bolivia

Posted by arnocreach

Hi, I have just read your topic. I also cast a stay in Bolivia for July, 2008. My probable road over 3/4 weeks: Paz and its surroundings Titicaca - Copacabana - Isla Del Sol Rurrenabanque and pampa and or jungle Salar de Uyuni and his vicinity. If you&# ...

Is Tupisa worth seeing? - Tupisa and uyuni travel question

Posted by charlottevdven

I was wondering if Tupisa is worth seeing or if its better to take a bus straight from from Sucre to Uyuni? We heard there is some horseback riding in Tupisa but I'm guessing we can just as well horseback ride in Sant Pedro de Atacama or is Tupisa ...

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by tezzab

... 16th April to Buenos Aires arriving 16th April, with my 26 year daughter Tara, we would like to see Montevideo, Rio de Janeiro, Salar/Uyuni, ending up in Cuzco for 2 days prior to doing the Inca Trail, then heading home via Los Angeles (1day). All in 3 ...

Uyuni salt flats and sky reflections

Posted by amsoft

... so sorry for my english... That being said, here's my request for help: I am currently planning on visiting Salar de Uyuni in August 2011. I've seen those unbelievable pictures of sky reflections in the few inches of water that cover the salt ...

Travelling to Bolivia from Cuzco

Posted by kathryn77

... 39;m afraid I can't help you with a salt flat company, as I went the opposite way, so my company (which was excellent) was Uyuni based. You know you can do Sacred Valley on a day trip from Cuzco? Also, are you flying between Cuzco -Lima and Lima - ...

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by avais

... completely trying to make all my connections. So removing buses and given my timeframes what is the best method for travel from Cusco to Uyuni please? Is it the air ticket which someone suggested? also if you can give me a rough guide on what i'd be ...

Busses from LaPaz

Posted by mushi387

Hello, I fly into La Paz at 8pm on August 1. I would like to take a bus that evening to Uyuni. Does anybody know if there are buses that leave that late from La Paz or is 7 or 8 generally the latest that leave from the terminal? Is there maybe a website ...

Trek advice for the Yungas? and Uyuni tour operators?

Posted by kris

... for the salt flats , none of them are reputable anyway, there are all pretty much the same, same cars, same drivers, same food and hostels, same routes.. just have a short 30 minute walk around Uyuni as its small and interesting and pop into the tour shops

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz

Posted by ponae

... day into another place to catch a bus into La Paz - Its a bit more expensive I think. Also any suggestion for Salar de Uyuni 4WD companies to go with? I am aware they keep changing all the time. Cheers PS: Thanks for link to redbolivia - unfortunately ...

Train Oruro to Uyuni - temporarily not working

Posted by veromarcos

According to Peruvian press, a group stole 100 metres of rails of the line from Oruro to Uyuni (Salt Flats). Therefore the transport is temporarily interrupted. I believe buses can do the route but will be overcrowded. The press said the service should ...

Train Calama (Chile) to Uyuni (Bolivia)

Posted by veromarcos

... be more comfortable if not as exciting! We managed to get a company called "Frontera del Norte" to take us to Uyuni...well to the Bolivian frontier. Its based in Calama (Antofagasta street with Latorre street) $6,000 per person to the ...

Train Calama (Chile) to Uyuni (Bolivia)

Posted by veromarcos

We are probably not the first to find out, but the old train that did Calama to Uyuni stopped working 4 months ago and no news on whether it will start again. A pitty....