Uyuni’s rainy-season mirror reflects entire constellations
A thin water layer turns the salt pan into a sky-level photograph, attracting astrophotographers who can walk “among” stars.
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Guides drive 45 minutes from Uyuni town to reach flood zones only a few centimeters deep. You’ll wear rubber boots and follow a laser pointer to frame your shot while lightning flickers at the horizon.
Bring spare batteries—night temps drop below freezing, draining gear fast. Even without cameras, travelers describe disorientation because the horizon line disappears entirely.