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Isla de Pescado

Isla de Pescadores Salar de Uyuni Bolivi

Isla de Pescadores on the Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

Peter and Jackie Main
The salar is unendingly white and the upthrust mass of the Isla de Pescado, or Fish Island, provides welcome relief to the eyes.

The Isla de Pescado in the shape of a fish, rises about 40 m from the sruface of the salar and boasts a dense collection of cactus, called the "forest." The cacti are slow growers, and some are over 30 ft high.

70 km from the Isla de Pescado is the small town of Colchani, where the villagers create Salt Pyramids and visitors enjoy a look at the Hotel Cabana de Sal - Salt Hotel. This hotel is closed to overnight stays, and a new hotel is located in the village of Atulcha where you might want to see the Mummies.

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