Pampa Jara (Dali Rocks) - Potosi

The Dali Rocks, Southwest Bolivia, South America

Recommendations

Getting to know the entire environment is an unforgettable activity since it has unique landscapes in the world., However, being at a high altitude between 3600 until 5000 mt tall, far from cities , with limited services and difficult roads, It is necessary to consider the following recommendations.

Due to the type of places, they must carry the following:
– Protector solar
– Small cut banknotes
– Sleeping bag
– Personal first aid kit
– sunglasses
– Long trouses
– Long sleeve t-shirts
– warm clothing
– Gloves
– Flashlight
– Lip cream
– Hand and face cream
– wool hat
– Sun cap
– Chalina
– hiking boots

Use.- Take care of your backpacks and always be attentive to anything.

Altitude 4000 – 5000 masl
Temperatura mine. -10 C – Max. 20 C

Location and context

Also called Dali Desert, is located within the Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve (REA), southwest of the department of Potosí.
The name “Dali Rocks” comes from the volcanic rock formations surreal looking that populate the plain, evoking the works of the painter Salvador Dalí.
It is located at an approximate altitude of 4.320 meters above sea level.
The plain called “Pampa Jara” is the area where these rocks sculpted by wind erosion are found..

Featured Features

The volcanic rocks are eroded in a capricious way, adopting isolated and visually interesting forms, as if they were natural sculptures.
The colors of the terrain, The light of the plateau and the combination with the sky generate a very visual landscape, with earth tones, ocher, reddish colors and contrasts that make it a striking photographic destination.
It is a sensitive area: Some reports warn that the disorderly traffic of vehicles leaving established routes destroys the surface layer., facilitates additional erosion and affects the minimal existing vegetation.

How to get there / typical route

Part of the tourist circuit in southern Bolivia that includes the Salar de Uyuni, the colorful lagoons, geysers and deserts like Dalí's.
It is generally accessed from Uyuni or from the Sur Lípez area towards the REA., following 4×4 tour routes.
It is recommended to do it with a guide because there is not always clear signage and the terrain can be difficult to navigate.