Tayka del Desierto

Location: Uyuni Salt Flats | Bolivia

Price guide: £££££ Less than £100 per person per night

Marooned in the russet-red desert at an altitude of over 15,000 feet, this utterly remote hotel is the only bolt-hole for mile upon mile. It was constructed using volcanic rock, which both protects it from strong winds and also blends it into the desert environment, and nearly all its electricity and hot water is generated using solar panels.

Perfect forIntrepid explorers and keen photographers.

In the knowThe luxury of Tayka Hotel del Desierto is all about the experience of being in the middle of nowhere in these lunar-like landscapes.

Recommended for...

Off the Beaten Track
Rustic
Setting & Views

Hotel Overview

sense of place

In the Siloli Desert, 40 minutes from Laguna Colorada in the south of Bolivia.

rooms at Tayka del Desierto

The guestrooms are simple but comfortable, with Andean décor and stone walls creating a cosy atmosphere. The rooms are heated at night, as it can get very chilly.

food & facilities

The restaurant at Tayka Hotel del Desierto has wide windows that afford panoramic views of the vast desert. Local and international delicacies are served along with a wide range of drinks; in the morning, it’s a hearty American breakfast to set you up for a day filled with adventures.

Activities at Tayka del Desierto

Delve into the desert to encounter natural spectacles like the Laguna Colorada, a miraculous mineral-rich lagoon whose subtle brushstrokes transform in colour throughout the day, according to the whims of the sun and wind. It is flocked with three kinds of flamingo, as well as more than 80 species of bird who migrate here during the summer.