Introducing Southwest Circuit
Bolivia’s southwestern corner is an awe-inspiring collection of harsh, diverse landscapes ranging from the blinding white Salar de Uyuni salt flat to the geothermal hotbed of Los Lípez, one of the world’s harshest wilderness regions and an important refuge for many Andean wildlife species. The ground here literally boils with minerals, and the spectrum of colors produced is extraordinary. A circuit from Uyuni takes you through absolutely unforgettable, literally breathtaking landscapes and is the highlight of many people’s visit to Bolivia.
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Much of the region is nominally protected in the Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa (REA; www.bolivia-rea.com; admission US$3.75), which was created in 1973 and receives in excess of 50, 000 visitors annually. Its emphasis is on preserving the vicuña and the llareta plant, both of which are threatened in Bolivia, as well as other unique ecosystems and endemic species. It covers an area of 7150 sq km.
Most people visit the region on an organized trip from Uyuni or Tupiza.
Apart from a couple of Entel points, there are no phones out in the Southwest Circuit. All communication is by radio. Any phone numbers listed in this section are for offices located in Uyuni.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Re: Tupiza to Uyuni Tours?
by mrnaasman 01 June 2011
My girlfriend and I have recently returned from a 4 day/3 night Salar tour with El Grano de Oro in Tupiza and would like to share our…
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Horseback riding Tupiza-Uyuni
by ossen 11 February 2010
Hello all! We considering the possibility of going horseback riding from Tupiza to Uyuni, the southwest circuit more or less. Is this…
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San Pedro de Atacama to Uyuni (Bolivia)
by bonsai1 22 July 2009
Hello, I want to go from SPA to Uyuni and see Laguna Verde, Southwest Circuit and Salar de Uyuni. Is there in SPA an agency offering…
