Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens)
Andean Lapwing (Vanellus resplendens) is a common bird here, but not in large numbers during my visit.
Cerro Tunupa
Cerro Tunupa is one of countless volcanic peaks on the Altiplano. If you're up to it you can easily trek to the top,…
Warty Toad (Rhinella spinulosa)
Toads are much more drought tolerant than frogs, and can thus tolerate loss of water for much longer. Just a few days…
Isla del Pescado (Fish Island) and Salar de Uyuni
Fortunately the cacti are not disturbed here, so this is one of few places you can see a resemblance of a cactus…
Cactus nest on Isla del Pescado (Fish Island)
For birds that have a need to build nests above ground, a desert has few options, so they learn to deal with the spines…
Isla del Pescado (Fish Island) and Salar de Uyuni
Why this island is named fish island is a mystery to me. It does not look like a fish from the air and fish usually…
Salar de Uyuni
The enormity of the salt flat is incredible and very hard to convey on a photo, but when you have known elements like…
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana)
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana) - the white-spined variety is my favourite of the cacti here,…
Salar de Uyuni
You get a sense of the the enormity of the salt flat when you drive at 100 km/h and the distant landmass never seem to…
Cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana)
The flowers of this cardon cactus (Trichocereus atacamensis ssp. pasacana) are simply gorgeous! Huge, juicy and…
Lycium chanar
Lycium chanar grows on the islands in the Salar de Uyuni. Altitude: 3716 metres. Native range is Bolivia and……
Lycium chanar
Lycium chanar grows on the islands in the Salar de Uyuni. Altitude: 3716 metres. Native range is Bolivia and……