Experience the magic of Casa Gastón
Rooted in the soul of the Andes and born from the vision of renowned late artist Gastón Ugalde (1944-2023). Casa Gastón is more than a hotel, it is a living sculpture, a sanctuary of art, light, and silence. Set on the edge of the Uyuni Salt Flat, every detail invites reflection, wonder, and connection with nature’s raw beauty and ancestral energy. Here, an all-inclusive experience ensures that every moment flows effortlessly, allowing you to simply be.
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Our location
Casa Gastón is located in Jirira, a small Andean village at an altitude of 3.742 meters above sea level (masl), on the northern edge of the Uyuni Salt Flat, in the department of Oruro, Bolivia.
This one-of-a-kind hotel-museum strategically nestled at the foot of the majestic Tunupa Volcano, offering breathtaking views of the world’s largest salt flat. From this spot, guests can witness golden sunrises and pink sunsets reflected across the endless white salt desert, admire the multicolored geological formations of Tunupa, and gaze over vast fields of royal quinoa that stretch across the landscape.
The atmosphere is peaceful and silent, ideal for reflection, reconnecting with nature, and immersing in an environment charged with ancestral energy. Casa Gastón is not only a place to rest but also a perfect starting point to explore the Uyuni Salt Flat, visit pre-Columbian mummies in nearby caves, or hike trails that lead to natural viewpoints with panoramic vistas.
Getting here
The main access to Casa Gastón is from the town of Uyuni, located 100 km away from UYU International Airport, approximately one and half hour away by car, crossing the vast salt desert. There are daily flights from La Paz to Uyuni and vice-versa.
If coming from the city of Oruro it is a four hour car drive.
During rainy season (January to March), alternative routes are arranged to ensure safe access to the hotel. Our team carefully coordinates and supervises these transfers.
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Art
Casa Gastón is a habitable work of art, a temple where light, materials, views, and design take center stage. A sanctuary to experience art, in the heart of the Bolivian salt desert.
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Culinary experience
Highland flavors reimagined with elegance. A seasonal, soulful cuisine rooted in Bolivian identity, served in a serene space made for unhurried enjoyment.
Our activities
From sacred walks to stargazing, each journey reveals the soul of the Salar. Experiences that move, inspire, and stay with you.
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Gastón Ugalde
Known as the “Andean Warhol”, Gastón Ugalde’s legacy turns Casa Gastón into livable art.
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