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Uyuni, Potosí and Sucre via the Salar: 6-Day Plan You Can Actually Do

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The 6-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 6-day plan · best time to go.

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6
days
650 km
distance
15.2 h
in transit
17
curated stops

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Day 1 Uyuni → Salar de Uyuni

3 curated stops
Transit
4h32
Finish
~16:05
Temperature
−4.1°C–12.4°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Museo Ferrocarril y Museo Arqueologico Antropologico search map ↗
Discover intriguing rail history and ancient artifacts.
50 min · Uyuni
open: Supposedly open M–F 08:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30, but it doesn't seem to stick to these times reliably
13:10
Isla del Pescado read more map ↗
Explore fossilized coral topped with rare, slow-growing cacti.
50 min · Salar de Uyuni · Bs30
15:15
Tunupa Volcano read more map ↗
Gaze at a dormant volcano, sometimes hosting flamingos at its base.
50 min · Salar de Uyuni
Overnight: Salar de Uyuni
e.g. Salt Hotels
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Day 2 Around Salar de Uyuni

1 curated stops
Transit
none
Finish
~17:00
Temperature
−4.1°C–12.4°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.0h
09:00
Salar de Uyuni search map ↗
Walk on an endless white expanse and witness a mirror-like sky reflection when water covers the flats.
480 min · Salar de Uyuni
Overnight here
e.g. Salt Hotels
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Day 3 Potosí

3 curated stops
Transit
5h57
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
−1.5°C–16.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.1h
14:35
Casa Nacional de Moneda casanacionaldemoneda.bo read more map ↗
Tour the historic mint where colonial silver coins were crafted.
50 min · Potosí · Entrance is Bs. 40 for foreigners (Bs. 20 extra to take photos) and Bs. 10 for Bolivians
15:40
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace read more
You will see stunning baroque and neoclassical architecture in this historic minor basilica.
50 min · Potosí
16:45
Torre de la Compañia de Jesus search
Enjoy panoramic views from this elegant tower.
50 min · Potosí · Bs. 10
open: M-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Overnight here
e.g. Hostal More · Koala Den
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Day 4 Around Potosí

2 curated stops
Transit
0h12
Finish
~11:35
Temperature
−1.5°C–16.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
11.1h
09:00
Convento de Santa Teresa search
Learn about the Carmelite nuns and their monastic life.
50 min · Potosí · Bs 21
10:05
Mining tour search
Experience harsh, unchanged mining conditions from colonial times.
90 min · Potosí · There are many tour agencies in Potosí offering this tour, shop around before buying. The price is around Bs. 80-130
Overnight here
e.g. Hostal More · Koala Den
Find a stay → Tours & tickets for the evening →

Day 5 Sucre

3 curated stops
Transit
3h10
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
4.9°C–20.1°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.1h
11:45
Casa de la Libertad read more map ↗
Explore a colonial convent turned independence museum.
50 min · Sucre · Bs. 30 foreigners, Bs. 20 for Bolivianos
open: M-F 08:30-12:30 and 14:30-18:30, Sa Su 09:00-13:00
12:45
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe read more map ↗
Appreciate centuries-old architecture and ecclesiastical paintings.
50 min · Sucre · Bs. 30 foreigners, Bs. 20 for Bolivianos
14:00
Cal Orck'o facebook.com read more map ↗
Marvel at thousands of dinosaur footprints on a steep limestone wall.
50 min · Sucre · Foreigners Bs. 30, plus an extra Bs. 5 if you want to take pictures
open: Tu–F 09:00–17:00, Sa Su holidays 10:00–18:00; tours to the footprints are at 12:00 and 13:00 only
14:50
Typica Cafe typicabolivia.com map ↗
Listen to great music in a charming cafe with a spacious courtyard.
60 min · Sucre · Bs. 45 for American breakfast
open: M-Sa 09:00-20:00, Su 10:00-20:00
Overnight here
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Day 6 Around Sucre

3 curated stops
Transit
1h22
Finish
~14:40
Temperature
4.9°C–20.1°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.1h
09:00
Maragua (crater and village) read more map ↗
Discover unusual rock formations and fossils in this scenic crater.
90 min · Sucre
11:40
Basílica de San Francisco read more map ↗
Visit one of the country's oldest basilicas.
50 min · Sucre
12:50
Glorieta Castle read more map ↗
Discover the fascinating tale of a charitable prince and princess.
50 min · Sucre · Bs. 29 (foreigners), Bs. 10 (Bolivians), Bs. 10 (photo permit)
open: W-Su 09:00-16:00 (closed M Tu)
13:40
Patio de Comidas search map ↗
Savor local meat and pizza in an outdoor food court favored by residents.
60 min · Sucre

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