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Getting to and from the Salar de Uyuni at Night

Quipu Santos 10/31/2026 6:11am

Has anyone tried taking a bus from Uyuni to the salar at night? We're planning a stargazing trip and want to avoid the crowds, but we're not sure if it's safe or practical to take a bus that late. I've heard some tour operators will take you out to the middle of the salar after dark, but we're trying to keep costs down and don't want to get stuck out there with no way to get back. Any advice or experiences would be super helpful, thanks!

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