Crait (Salar de Uyuni)
Crait (Salar de Uyuni) in Uyuni, Bolivia is a filming location for Star Wars (1977). It appears on screen as Crait.
Location Names
Salar de Uyuni
Crait
About This Location
The world's largest salt flat where the Resistance made their final stand, revealing striking red soil beneath white salt.
Featured In
Star Wars
Filming Details
Filming Period
Episode VIII (2016)
Areas Used
Vast white salt flats, red mineral soil underneath, mirror effect during wet season, Train Cemetery nearby
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
World's largest salt flat at 10,582 km², prehistoric lake bed, creates perfect mirror during rainy season
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Salar de Uyuni, Potosi Department, Bolivia
Uyuni, Bolivia
Visiting Crait (Salar de Uyuni)
Opening Hours
24/7 (natural landscape)
Entry Fees
Day tour: $25-40, 3-day tour with accommodation: $150-250
Accessibility
Flat terrain accessible by 4WD vehicle, high altitude (3,656m) requires acclimatization
Travel Information
Flight to La Paz then 10-hour bus to Uyuni town. Tours include 4WD transport across salt flats.
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Crait (Salar de Uyuni) Filming Locations
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