Salzpfannen und Lagunen in der Region Antofagasta

Salars, Lagoons and Geysers

Flamingo-dotted salt lakes, turquoise altiplano lagoons and the steaming El Tatio geysers define the Atacama landscape.

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Salar de Atacama

Chile's largest salt flat, located south of San Pedro de Atacama, features expansive wetland terrain set within the desert landscape.

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Geyser El Tatio

This geothermal field and viewpoint sits at the foot of the Tatio volcano, known for its active geysers.

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Miscanti Lake

A brackish water lake set high in the altiplano of northern Chile's Antofagasta Region.

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Laguna Miñiques

View Point

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Cejar Lagoon

This turquoise salt lake features an exceptionally high salt concentration, even higher than the Dead Sea.

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Chaxa Lagoon

Part of a nature reserve, this lagoon is a prime spot to observe pink flamingos against sunrise or sunset views.

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Tebenquiche Lagoon

This shallow lake mirrors its surrounding landscape, creating scenic reflections during sunset.

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Lagunas Escondidas Baltinache

Attraction

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Tara Salt Flat

Designated a Wetland of International Importance, this salt flat features scenic desert lakes.