A Peruvian holiday and a Bolivian independence day, both falling on the same August 6 \u2014 it’s not every year that the timing lines up this perfectly.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n From Puno, the border with Bolivia is less than two hours away. This August 6, while Peru takes a day off for the Battle of Jun\u00edn, Bolivia’s streets fill with parades and color for its Independence Day. It’s literally the long weekend with the most reasons to cross the border.<\/span><\/p>\n And on the other side awaits the Salar de Uyuni: 10,000 km\u00b2 of white salt that, during the dry season, becomes the most photographed natural mirror in South America.<\/span><\/p>\n \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddea PE<\/span> What You’ll Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Uyuni that’s worth crossing the border to see<\/span><\/p>\n 01<\/span><\/strong> 02<\/span><\/strong> 03<\/span><\/strong> 04<\/span><\/strong> Proposed Route from Puno<\/span><\/strong> Day 1<\/span><\/strong> Day 2<\/span><\/strong> Day 3<\/span><\/strong> Day 4<\/span><\/strong> Two reasons to celebrate, one single trip<\/span><\/strong> While Peru commemorates the Battle of Jun\u00edn, on the other side of the border Bolivia celebrates its independence. Puno is just a stone’s throw from the largest salt flat in the world \u2014 and this holiday is the perfect excuse to cross over. A Peruvian holiday and a Bolivian independence day, both falling on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2618,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,25,30],"tags":[31,32,33],"class_list":["post-2615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-posts","category-puno-titicaca","tag-amantani","tag-lago-tititcaca","tag-turismo-vivencial"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nBattle of Jun\u00edn<\/span>
\nNational holiday. A day off to travel without using vacation days.<\/span>
\n\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf4 BO<\/span>
\nIndependence Day<\/span>
\nBolivia celebrates: parades, music, and a festive atmosphere in the highland cities.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThe Infinite Mirror<\/span><\/strong>
\nWith a thin layer of water, the salt flat reflects the sky perfectly. The sky and the ground become one.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nIncahuasi Island<\/span><\/strong>
\nAn islet of giant cacti in the middle of the salt, with 360\u00b0 viewpoints over the white desert.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nTrain Cemetery<\/span><\/strong>
\nRusty 19th-century locomotives, abandoned in the middle of the Uyuni desert.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nStarry Sky<\/span><\/strong>
\nWith no light pollution, nights on the salt flat are among the best on the continent for stargazing.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nPuno \u2192 La Paz \/ Copacabana<\/span>
\nDeparture from Puno into Bolivian territory. Stop at the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca before continuing the journey.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nHeading to Uyuni<\/span>
\nTransfer to the city of Uyuni, gateway to the salt flat. Free afternoon to explore the town.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nSalt Flat Tour<\/span>
\nTrain Cemetery, Incahuasi Island, sea of salt, and sunset with mirror effect. End of day in Uyuni.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nReturn to Puno<\/span>
\nJourney back to Peruvian territory, arriving in Puno.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nTake advantage of the August 6 holiday to discover the Salar de Uyuni. Limited spots available for the long weekend departure.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"