Atacama salt flat with flamingos and Andean volcanoes

Salar de Atacama & Altiplanic Lagoons

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile

Nature OutdoorsAdventurePhotography
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Duration8 hrs
EffortModerate
BudgetMid-Range
PriceUSD 55
StyleGuided Tour
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
StatusMust-See

About This Activity

Visit the Salar de Atacama, Chile's largest salt flat, where Andean flamingos wade in the mineral-rich Laguna Chaxa (entrance CLP 13,800, buy online). Continue to the Altiplanic Lagoons (Lagunas Miscanti and Miñiques) at 4,200m, where turquoise waters reflect snow-capped volcanoes. The landscapes are among the most surreal on Earth.

Seasonal note: Best dry season

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