Valle de las Rocas
A valley of wind-eroded volcanic boulders shaped like castles and camels. Visitors can climb and photograph them, making it a classic stop on the northern part of the route.
Valle de las Rocas lies near Villa Mar in Nor Lípez Province, at about 4,100 m. Huge formations carved from volcanic tuff by wind, sand and freeze-thaw erosion are scattered across the plateau, resembling castles, mushrooms and camels. Yareta cushion plants and vicuñas grow among the rock crevices. Uyuni three-day tours usually pass through on day two or three, and you can get out to climb and photograph for about 30 minutes. The rocks are brittle and the winds are strong, so climb carefully. The village of Villa Mar nearby has basic accommodation.
Opening hours
All day