Far Southwest Getting there & around

Getting there & around

The easiest way to visit the far southwest is with a group from Uyuni. Some agencies in both La Paz and Potosí arrange tours, but charge more because of their commission. Alternatively, you can set out from Tupiza and end up in Uyuni, a very worthwhile option.

The sparsely populated far southwest region is even more remote than the salares, but there are several mining and military camps and weather stations that may provide a place to crash in an emergency. The determined can do it independently, but you’ll need a compass, maps, camping gear, warm clothing, food, water, patience, fortitude, a loose screw and people skills (for when you get stuck).