Tunupa Volcano & Coqueza
Volcán Tunupa / Coquesa
A colorful extinct volcano on the northern shore of the salt flat. At its base, the village of Coquesa has a pre-Inca mummy cave, and the viewpoint above offers views over the entire white salt plain.
Tunupa Volcano rises to about 5,300 meters, and its slopes show red, yellow, and purple hues. It lies on the northern shore of the salt flat, about three hours by car from Uyuni town. Most people visiting on a two-day, one-night salt flat tour come here and stay in the village of Coquesa. On the hillside behind the village is a rock cave that holds pre-Inca mummies and grave goods, and a small admission fee applies. Continuing uphill to a viewpoint at 4,300 to 4,600 meters gives views over the white salt plain. Fit travelers can hire a guide to climb to the summit. The altitude is high, so walk slowly.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Isla del Pescado
- Isla Incahuasi
- Salar de Uyuni (Mirror of the Sky)
- Salt Hotels & Dakar Monument
- Ojos del Salar
- Colchani
- Train Cemetery (Uyuni Railway Scrap Yard)
- Uyuni Town