Destination: Bolivia

Hotel Palacio de Sal

Set 1 km from the renowned Uyuni Salt Flat, this quirky, remote hotel is built entirely from salt. It’s 4 km from Colchani train station and 9 km from the Dakar Salar Monument to Uyuni.

Oruro Carnival

Bolivia’s largest annual celebration, which centres around La Diablada ­ the ‘Dance of the Devils’ ­ a 4km-long, 20-hour procession, featuring 20,000 costumed dancers and 10,000 costumed musicians, led by a dancer dressed as San Miguel. And ends with a mass water bomb fight, in which visitors are likely to be the main target.