2024

VOLCAN EL SODA

Natural Crafts

Of the three alkaline volcanoes in the region, El Soda ("the house of salt") is the only one easily accessible. The village overlooks a crater more than 100 m deep, at the bottom of which is the oil-black circle of the lake, which can be reached by a half-hour walk. The ascent is much more strenuous, requiring at least 1 hour. Depending on the season and water temperature, the men start work earlier or later in the morning. Before embarking on the excursion, make sure that the salt harvest has begun.

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