The most highly anticipated destination for me in South America: the world's largest salt flat, 10,000 square kilometers in area and up to one kilometer deep, containing 10 billion tons of salt. Pictures from the fulfilling three-day jeep tour courtesy of
Kylie.
Llama crossing.
During the rainy season the salt flats are covered with water more than 30cm deep.
Clouds in the mirror.
This salt sells for less than one dollar per 50 kilograms.
Bolivia claims Fish Island.
A thriving colony.
Reflection.
Wild flamingoes.
A fox looking on for our scraps from lunch.
Laguna Verde.
Laguna Colorado.
Arbol de Piedra.
Lone vicuña in front of the red-dusted mountains.
Vizcacha, the chinchilla's slightly less adorable cousin.
Quinoa! A delicious and healthy Andean staple.
Llama crossing.
During the rainy season the salt flats are covered with water more than 30cm deep.
Clouds in the mirror.
This salt sells for less than one dollar per 50 kilograms.
A thriving colony.
Reflection.
Wild flamingoes.
A fox looking on for our scraps from lunch.
Laguna Verde.
Laguna Colorado.
Arbol de Piedra.
Lone vicuña in front of the red-dusted mountains.
Vizcacha, the chinchilla's slightly less adorable cousin.
Quinoa! A delicious and healthy Andean staple.
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