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At the end of the tour we were able to enjoy a cocktail offered by the Nortrek Atacama branch, with sweet and salty pies, cold cuts, fruits, biscuits and pates, as well as water, juice and bottles of pisco sour. The meal was served just minutes before another incredible sunset in the Atacama.
Marcelo says, 'One is good, two is well better'!
LOL
Some areas of the salt flat form part of Los Flamencos National Reserve. The Laguna Cejar is a sink hole lake in the Salar de Atacama, 18 km from San Pedro, Chile. It has a salt concentration that ranges from 5 to 28% (50 to 280 parts per thousand), producing at the higher end of the range an effect of floating like the Dead Sea.
They are amazing.
At an average altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level.
These ponds have a very high salt content, about 33%, far above what we find in the sea, so when entering the water in the water you do not have to make the minimum effort to float. It's the same thing that happens in the Dead Sea, the giant saltwater lake in the Middle East.
You can enter this pond even if you can not swim, as soon as your body is in the water, you will already be floating. In ponds like this you should not dive headfirst. It is also good to avoid wetting the face, especially the eyes and mouth, due to excess salt that can be harmful.
The water in the pond is cold and hot, and this causes some people to give up bathing in it. We go in and we can ensure that after a few seconds in the water you get used to it and the temperature difference is no longer a nuisance.
The bath is refreshing, especially if you are doing a very hot afternoon like the one on the day of our tour. And the float makes the bath more fun and also relaxing, as we do not have to make any effort to stay in the water.
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The salt flat encompasses 3,000 km2 (1,200 sq mi), is about 100 km (62 mi) long and 80 km (50 mi) wide, which makes it the third largest in the world, after Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia (10,582 km2 (4,086 sq mi)) and Salinas Grandes in Argentina (6,000 km2 (2,300 sq mi)).
Its average elevation is about 2,300 m above sea level.
Some areas of the salt flat form part of Los Flamencos National Reserve. The Laguna Cejar is a sink hole lake in the Salar de Atacama, 18 km from San Pedro, Chile. It has a salt concentration that ranges from 5 to 28% (50 to 280 parts per thousand), producing at the higher end of the range an effect of floating like the Dead Sea.
These ponds have a very high salt content, about 33%, far above what we find in the sea, so when entering the water in the water you do not have to make the minimum effort to float. It's the same thing that happens in the Dead Sea, the giant saltwater lake in the Middle East.
You can enter this pond even if you can not swim, as soon as your body is in the water, you will already be floating. In ponds like this you should not dive headfirst. It is also good to avoid wetting the face, especially the eyes and mouth, due to excess salt that can be harmful.
The water in the pond is cold and hot, and this causes some people to give up bathing in it. We go in and we can ensure that after a few seconds in the water you get used to it and the temperature difference is no longer a nuisance.
The bath is refreshing, especially if you are doing a very hot afternoon like the one on the day of our tour. And the float makes the bath more fun and also relaxing, as we do not have to make any effort to stay in the water.
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The salt flat encompasses 3,000 km2 (1,200 sq mi), is about 100 km (62 mi) long and 80 km (50 mi) wide, which makes it the third largest in the world, after Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia (10,582 km2 (4,086 sq mi)) and Salinas Grandes in Argentina (6,000 km2 (2,300 sq mi)).
Its average elevation is about 2,300 m above sea level.
If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.
They are a group of seven lagoons located in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, at an altitude of 2,400 meters (8,000 feet). The lagoons are known for their crystal-clear turquoise waters and their stunning contrast with the surrounding white salt flat.
The Stone Lagoon (Laguna Piedra) is the only lagoon in the group that is open for swimming. The high concentration of salt in the water makes it very buoyant, so we can easily float on the surface. The other lagoons are not suitable for swimming, but they can be explored on foot or by kayak.
The Baltinache Lagoons are a popular tourist destination, but they are also a sacred site for the local Atacameño people. The lagoons are believed to be home to spirits and are used for traditional ceremonies.
Here are some interesting facts about the Stone and Baltinache Lagoons:
The lagoons are formed by underground springs that rise to the surface and dissolve the salt in the ground.
The water in the lagoons is very salty, even saltier than the ocean.
The lagoons are home to a variety of plants and animals, including algae, brine shrimp, and flamingos.
The Stone Lagoon is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and taking photos.
The other lagoons are not suitable for swimming, but they can be explored on foot or by kayak.
The Baltinache Lagoons are a sacred site for the local Atacameño people.
If you are planning to visit the Stone and Baltinache Lagoons, be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. The sun is very strong in the Atacama Desert, and the salt in the water can be irritating to the skin. It is also important to bring plenty of water, as there are no stores or restaurants near the lagoons.
These ponds have a very high salt content, about 33%, far above what we find in the sea, so when entering the water in the water you do not have to make the minimum effort to float. It's the same thing that happens in the Dead Sea, the giant saltwater lake in the Middle East.
You can enter this pond even if you can not swim, as soon as your body is in the water, you will already be floating. In ponds like this you should not dive headfirst. It is also good to avoid wetting the face, especially the eyes and mouth, due to excess salt that can be harmful.
The water in the pond is cold and hot, and this causes some people to give up bathing in it. We go in and we can ensure that after a few seconds in the water you get used to it and the temperature difference is no longer a nuisance.
The bath is refreshing, especially if you are doing a very hot afternoon like the one on the day of our tour. And the float makes the bath more fun and also relaxing, as we do not have to make any effort to stay in the water.
People are not actually allowed to get into Laguna Cejar's waters.
Instead, tour agency took us to the adjacent Laguna Piedra, where we could brave the high altitude cold and get into the lukewarm water. We found a current of warm water (heated by the thermal springs), it was actually not uncomfortable.
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These ponds have a very high salt content, about 33%, far above what we find in the sea, so when entering the water in the water you do not have to make the minimum effort to float. It's the same thing that happens in the Dead Sea, the giant saltwater lake in the Middle East.
You can enter this pond even if you can not swim, as soon as your body is in the water, you will already be floating. In ponds like this you should not dive headfirst. It is also good to avoid wetting the face, especially the eyes and mouth, due to excess salt that can be harmful.
The water in the pond is cold and hot, and this causes some people to give up bathing in it. We go in and we can ensure that after a few seconds in the water you get used to it and the temperature difference is no longer a nuisance.
The bath is refreshing, especially if you are doing a very hot afternoon like the one on the day of our tour. And the float makes the bath more fun and also relaxing, as we do not have to make any effort to stay in the water.
It always rains harder on people who deserve the sun.
In the place there are toilets, locker room to change and also many showers of fresh water, essential to take salt of the body after the bath in the lagoon. There are no lockers on site, so belongings should be brought along with the person to the edge of the pond where there are some bungalows to leave them.
In the place there are three lagoons: Laguna Cejar, Laguna Stone and Laguna Baltinache. The bath is only allowed in one of them, the Laguna Piedra, which is the smallest. The other two lagoons, larger, can only be seen very closely by footpaths and belvederes.
To get to Laguna Piedra, where the bath takes place, it is necessary to walk along a path that is about 200 meters from the parking lot. The distance, though short, bothers you a little when you need to get out of the pond with your body full of salt to get to the fresh water showers, as the friction of the excessive salt in your body while you walk is kind of nasty.
It is not allowed to use sunscreen in the place to not pollute the waters of the lagoon. So the recommendation is for you to wear a protector at the hotel before starting the tour. The use of protectors is fundamental in this and in all the tours of the Atacama, because the sun in the region is very strong, especially in the afternoon. Another indispensable item is the water bottle, preferably large, because you will need to constantly moisturize on the sidewalks.
In the place there are three lagoons: Laguna Cejar, Laguna Stone and Laguna Baltinache. The bath is only allowed in one of them, the Laguna Piedra, which is the smallest. The other two lagoons, larger, can only be seen very closely by footpaths and belvederes.
To get to Laguna Piedra, where the bath takes place, it is necessary to walk along a path that is about 200 meters from the parking lot. The distance, though short, bothers you a little when you need to get out of the pond with your body full of salt to get to the fresh water showers, as the friction of the excessive salt in your body while you walk is kind of nasty.
It is not allowed to use sunscreen in the place to not pollute the waters of the lagoon. So the recommendation is for you to wear a protector at the hotel before starting the tour. The use of protectors is fundamental in this and in all the tours of the Atacama, because the sun in the region is very strong, especially in the afternoon. Another indispensable item is the water bottle, preferably large, because you will need to constantly moisturize on the sidewalks.
The last stop on this tour was the protected reserve at Laguna Cejar.
Laguna Cejar is famous for its incredibly salty water, said to be saltier than the Dead Sea; you can float in its water without any effort.
Laguna Cejar itself is a flamingo habitat; people are not actually allowed to get into its waters.