8 days in Oruro, La Paz & Uyuni Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanctuary of El Socavon and then get a new perspective on nature at Archaeological Museum.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina to Oruro is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Buenos Aires to Oruro due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Buenos Aires in January, plan for a bit cooler days in Oruro, with highs around 21°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to La Paz.

La Paz is known for sightseeing, nature, and scenic drive. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, see the interesting displays at Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and don't miss a visit to Mercado de Las Brujas.

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Traveling by car from Oruro to La Paz takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a bus. While traveling from Oruro, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in La Paz, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Uyuni.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): mingle with the ghosts of the past at Pueblo Pulacayo and then examine the collection at Train Cemetery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Plaza Arce, then explore the striking landscape at Salar de Uyuni, and then see Off-Road Tours.

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You can fly from La Paz to Uyuni in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from La Paz in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Uyuni, with lows of 13°C. On the 19th (Wed), you're off to home.