The Most Surreal Desert Landscapes Around The World You Can Actually Visit

25. Valle de las Animas, Bolivia – The Valley of Spirits

Bolivia is famous for Salar de Uyuni, but its Valle de las Animas (Valley of the Spirits) is just as surreal—yet almost completely unknown to travelers. Located near La Paz, this strange desert valley is filled with thousands of tall, jagged rock spires, making it look like a scene from a fantasy novel. The indigenous Aymara people believe it’s a sacred, mystical place, and walking among the towering formations feels like stepping into another dimension.