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The South American Puna Flamingo is also known as James's Flamingo (so named for Harry Berkeley James) and Lesser Andean Flamingo.  It received its common name "Puna" from its natural habitat - "puna" is the local word for high Andean plateau. The flamingo's characteristic pink / salmon-colored plumage is caused by their beta carotene-rich diet.

The Puna Flamingos occur on the high Andean plateaus of Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina where they usually occur at altitudes of over 3,000 m (9,900 ft).
Together with the other South American flamingos -- namely the Andean Flamingos and Chilean Flamingos, they inhabit salt lakes and lagoons in the Andean mountains, After the breeding season, most migrate to lower attitudes for the winter. Some remain at lakes near hot springs.

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The South American Puna Flamingo is also known as James's Flamingo (so named for Harry Berkeley James) and Lesser Andean Flamingo.  It received its common name "Puna" from its natural habitat - "puna" is the local word for high Andean plateau. The flamingo's characteristic pink / salmon-colored plumage is caused by their beta carotene-rich diet.

The Puna Flamingos occur on the high Andean plateaus of Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina where they usually occur at altitudes of over 3,000 m (9,900 ft).
Together with the other South American flamingos -- namely the Andean Flamingos and Chilean Flamingos, they inhabit salt lakes and lagoons in the Andean mountains, After the breeding season, most migrate to lower attitudes for the winter. Some remain at lakes near hot springs.

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The only salt-making facilities using salt from the Salar de Uyuni are located in Colchani – a cooperative joint-owned by all salt workers. There is an estimated 10 billion tonnes of salt contained in the Salar de Uyuni, with around 25,000 tonnes excavated and processed at Colchani annually.

They scrape salt off the salar into pyramid-shaped piles and leave it to dry in the sun. Once dry (after 4 days or so) the salt is shoveled into trucks and carted to Colchani to be processed. It is cooked in ovens to dry further, then iodine is added and the mixture milled before being sealed into 1 kilogram sacks. The final product – table salt – is sold by the cooperative in Bolivia and Brazil.
Camper Elegance Uyuni

Camper Elegance Uyuni

2 out of 5
Salar de Uyuni Colchani Departamento de Potosí
De prijs is € 530 per nacht van 18 feb tot 19 feb
€ 530
18 feb - 19 feb
Verblijf bij deze tentalow in Colchani. Geniet van gratis ontbijt en dagelijkse schoonmaakservice.
Camper Elegance Uyuni
Hotel Jardines de Uyuni

Hotel Jardines de Uyuni

3.5 out of 5
Av. Potosi 113 Uyuni
De prijs is € 172 per nacht van 23 feb tot 24 feb
€ 172
23 feb - 24 feb
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Uyuni. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en roomservice. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg positief over het behulpzame ...
9/10 Wonderful! (305 beoordelingen)
The front desk clerk was very helpful and delightful. I am sorry I do not remember her name.

Beoordeeld op 19 jan 2026

Hotel Jardines de Uyuni
Hotel Palacio de Sal

Hotel Palacio de Sal

4.5 out of 5
Orillas del Salar de Uyuni Uyuni
De prijs is € 336 per nacht van 15 mrt tot 16 mrt
€ 336
15 mrt - 16 mrt
Verblijf bij dit hotel in luxe stijl in Uyuni. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en gratis parkeerplaatsen. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg positief ...
9/10 Wonderful! (168 beoordelingen)
すべての建物や、隣接の庭の設備などが、とても素敵でした。スタッフの方もとても優しくしてくださいました。 1月の雨季の時期の滞在で、雨や曇っている時間がありましたが、ホテル内のジャグジーやプールで楽しく過ごせました。お庭には、観覧車やメリーゴーランドのような設備もあり、ご家族連れの方にも良さそうな感じでした。

Beoordeeld op 23 jan 2026

Hotel Palacio de Sal
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
Enjoyable 2-bedroom apartment with WiFi in Uyuni

Enjoyable 2-bedroom apartment with WiFi in Uyuni

Uyuni Departamento de Potosí
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Uyuni. Geniet van gratis wifi, ontbijt en een fitnesscentrum. De populaire attracties Museo Arqueologico y Antropologico de los ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 beoordeling)
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Beoordeeld op 20 mei 2025

Enjoyable 2-bedroom apartment with WiFi in Uyuni
CABAÑAS SAL Y PIEDRA (perfect lodging in the city of UYUNI )

CABAÑAS SAL Y PIEDRA (perfect lodging in the city of UYUNI )

Uyuni Departamento de Potosí
Verblijf bij dit appartement in Uyuni. De populaire attracties Treinenmuseum en Plaza Arce bevinden zich vlakbij.
CABAÑAS SAL Y PIEDRA (perfect lodging in the city of UYUNI )
THE LITTLE HOUSE APARTHOTEL

THE LITTLE HOUSE APARTHOTEL

2 out of 5
Colón Uyuni Departamento de Potosí
Verblijf bij dit aparthotel in Uyuni. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, gratis wifi en huishoudservice. De populaire attracties Museo Arqueologico y Antropologico de ...
THE LITTLE HOUSE APARTHOTEL
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.