Saed News: If you want to have an enchanting and awe-inspiring journey to a strange place in the world, you should definitely read this article.
According to the news and analysis website Saad News, quoting Fararo, you must know that there are many unknown wonders on this planet, some of which we have never even heard of. Some of these wonders, like the Great Wall of China or Niagara Falls, are so famous that they are featured in all travel magazines and websites. However, there are places that are not so well-known and famous, and this untouched and mysterious aspect adds to their beauty. You will surely be surprised to learn that there is a place in the world, near South America, where it seems to have two skies. By the way, have you ever traveled to a place that has two skies? Salar de Uyuni is the place we are talking about, and we want to explore this beautiful, amazing, and enchanting region more in the following; so join us.
Salar de Uyuni is one of the most unique landscapes on Earth, located in the southwestern part of Bolivia, near the Andes mountains in South America. This area, with an area of about 10,582 square kilometers, is the largest salt flat in the world, remaining from ancient evaporated lakes. You may be surprised by the name of the salt flat and wonder how two skies can exist in the middle of a desert. The interesting thing is that the land of this area has a thick salt crust and a surface covered with polygonal salt patterns that extend along the horizon. At certain times of the year, lakes around the area overflow into the salt flats, creating a thin layer of water that transforms the land into a giant mirror, reflecting the sky above. Isn’t that amazing?
Salar de Uyuni, which seems like it belongs to another world, is the largest salt desert in the world. Therefore, it is a massive source of salt, lithium, potassium, magnesium, and other elements used in making laptop batteries, smartphones, and electric vehicles, with local workers extracting these elements from the ground. Believe it or not, about 10 million tons of salt are extracted from this land every year. The enchanting beauty of this region also attracts many tourists annually, especially during the overflow seasons of river waters, to have a dreamy and unforgettable trip to this beautiful paradise.
If you plan to visit Salar de Uyuni and witness the wonders of the two skies, it's best to visit during the cold seasons like autumn and winter or during the rainy seasons. In summer, when the weather is hot and dry, the water on the ground completely dries up, and the only view before you will be an expansive salt flat. During the rainy season, water from Lake Poopó pours onto the salt-covered land, creating a breathtaking scene of the sky reflected on the ground. This phenomenon, known as the largest natural mirror in the world, creates a unique and extraordinary landscape for photography. In the center of the Salar de Uyuni region, there are several islands that are remnants of ancient volcanoes, and the floors of these islands are covered with fossils and algae.
Salt Hotels
Sleeping in a hotel made entirely of salt is undoubtedly a unique experience. Just as one can build an ice hotel or cave hotels inside mountains, building a salt hotel is no big deal. One of the attractions of Salar de Uyuni for travelers is staying in these salt hotels. The story of these hotels began because this region is far from any city, and some visitors wanted to spend more time here. Since materials were scarce in the area, Bolivia decided to build hotels near the vast salt flats using salt, which is abundant in Salar de Uyuni, so tourists could stay overnight. You’ll find it interesting to know that not only are the walls, facades, and structures of these hotels made of salt, but even the furniture inside is made from the same salt! The salt hotels are so beautiful and attractive that some tourists travel to Salar de Uyuni just to stay in these hotels. In my opinion, they are absolutely right!
Living Creatures in Salar de Uyuni
In this area, due to the high volume of salt, no living creatures can survive. However, during certain times of the year, migratory birds like pink flamingos visit the region for a while.
The Magic of Salar de Uyuni at Night
The sky over the desert is starry. Nowhere in the world can you see such a clear and starry sky as in the desert sky. Salar de Uyuni, being a desert region, also has a clear and starry sky. However, during the rainy season, when the river water flows down and reflects the sky on the ground, if you visit this region at night, it will feel as though you are in the middle of a galaxy with billions of floating stars. Your eyes will certainly not believe the magnitude of this beauty and wonder.
