The Top 12 Natural Monuments in the Altiplano
Altiplano’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments in the Altiplano. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Altiplano. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 7, 2025
Beautiful views down to Copacabana and Lake Titicaca. The climb is strenuous but well worth it, especially at sunset. Be sure to pack a headlamp or flashlight in the evening/night.
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Titikala, also called Titi Qala (Aymara Titi = "Puma", Kala = "Rock"; originally probably Thakshi cala), also called Sacred Rock[1], is a rock formation that is considered the most important …
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Plaza de las Banderas Uyuni is a famous landmark in Colchani, Bolivia. The site, identified by its rows of soaring flagpoles with multiple flags, was declared a National Monument in …
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Interesting archaeological site and museum.
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A crazy feeling to drive and walk on the huge salt lake.
With a size of 10,580 square kilometers and a depth of at least 121 m, the Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt lake in the world.
With a size of 10,580 square kilometers and a depth of at least 121 m, the Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt lake in the world.
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Pachamama or “Mother Earth” is the higher of the two mountains at 4130 m, with “Father Earth” just behind. The climb is long, but not particularly steep, which makes both peaks popular excursion destinations.
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Cerro Palla Khasa is the highest mountain on Isla del Sol. From its summit you have a wonderful view of the island and also of the mountains covered with glaciers on the horizon.
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The Spaniards, who discovered this structure many years ago, thought it was a gallows used by the Incas.
La Horca del Inca, however, was an astronomical cult site of the pre-Inca cultures.
La Horca del Inca, however, was an astronomical cult site of the pre-Inca cultures.
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Beautiful little cactus island in the middle of the Salar de Uyuni. There is a small hiking trail on it. The price for the hiking trail is (30 BOB). There …
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Cerro Tikani, at 3,936 meters, is the highest point in the northern part of the island. The climb is somewhat challenging due to the altitude, but the view from up here is impressive.
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