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Originally Posted by ridetheworld
Does anyone have any info regarding the fuel situation for the Ruta lagunas between San Pedro de Atacama and Uyuni? Fuel can be bought privately at the villages right?
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What villages? Take a look on Google Earth. I think there is one village that i remember driving through and it was relatively close to Uyuni. I think it was here -21.403144, -67.597387 . I don't know if there is black market fuel for sale there or not; and furthermore if the fuel would be clean.
It is relatively easy to get lost in this area since there are millions of trails/tracks without signs and not on GPS or paper maps. I was lost for about 4 hours once. I recommend that you follow a local guide Landcruiser around so that you do not become lost. Even the GPS tracks maps I had for the area (best maps available) where off route by 2kms or more. It can be a nightmare if you don't have a lot of extra fuel. Don't expect much help from the Landcruiser guides if you break down, they are busy with their tours.
Carry as much extra fuel as you can. Get some disposable bottles full of fuel. This is one of the most remote and hostile climate areas in the world. It is not a joke. This is probably the most extreme area you will ever travel in, so don't leave anything to chance.
climate is cold all the time
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uyuni#Climate
It was -8C in Uyuni in March at night when i was there last. My diesel fuel was frozen.
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