Spain conquered Bolivia in 1538. At almost 11,000 feet, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world and Indians constitute a large portion of its population. Our first destination is the old mining city of Oruro. On the way we will visit some chullpas , the ancient funerary structures from the Aymara kingdoms which were constructed of adobe and woven straw. After a short visit of Oruro, you'll continue south along Lake Poopo and arrive in the village of Jirira at the northern end of the Salar de Uyuni and strategically located below the ancient volcano Thunupa.
Accommodations are in a family-run bed and breakfast.
After a tour of the quaint village if Jiriri, you head onto the Uyuni Salt Flat. This is one of the most impressive landscapes in South America, bar none. The blinding spectacle is hard to imagine and its immensity of is only realized upon arrival at your campsite, Fish Island. This island sits in the central portion of the flat and has a spectacular 360-degree summit view of volcanoes, deserts and mountains. Dinner and overnight on the island.