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Colchani

City in Cochabamba, Bolivia

Overview

Colchani is a tiny village at the edge of the Uyuni Salt Flats in southern Bolivia, best known as the entry point for tours of the Salar de Uyuni. The town is famous for its salt artisans, local markets, and unique salt-based architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional Bolivian salt production.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Bolivia
Department
Cochabamba
Population
528
Time Zone
America/La_Paz
Coordinates
-17.32°, -66.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$420
Local Cost
$236
Local Income
$160
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
10.5°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
26.0°C
Record Low
-7.0°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
511 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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