In early 2003 the town of Bella Vista asked Tonito Tour's owner Alejandro Duran to include their town in tourism in the area. The village has a population of only 7 families who support themselves by raising Llama and growing quinua and other foods on their terraces. Most of the younger generations were deserting the village and the elders decided that they didn't want Bella Vista to vanish.

Tonito Tours has built a comfortable lodge with the help of the population of Bella Vista. The entire complex is made of exposed adobe painted with ocre to maintain the traditional architecture of the area.

The inside has rooms that are protected by a cover patio. Each room has it's own private bathroom for each group. This is a step above the rest of the basic accomodations along the Southwest Bolivia routes.

Bella Vista is now the 1st night's accomodation on the Tonito 3 day trip and on the 2 day trip. We are proud of our accomplishment. Tonito wants to give our clients this level of service to create an unforgettable experience in the Salar de Uyuni.

Please have a look through the photos below to view our achievements in Bella Vista: