Things to see and do Salar De Atacama

Located in the middle of the salar, these five small turquoise lagoons offer a beautiful sight. Indeed, they have a salt concentration 40% higher than normal, a bit like the Dead Sea in Israel. You float on the water. Be careful when you go swimming, as the lagoon is full of crystallized salt, you can cut yourself: remember to bring flip-flops and even gloves, and plenty of water to remove the salt after swimming. Choose the period from September to December for a dip, it's the best time!

In this lagoon, you will be able to observe the pink flamingos, these graceful birds and their flight which leaves behind them a trail of magic powder, and inevitably pink. Of the five species of flamingos in the world, three are found in Chile: the Andean flamingo, the Chilean flamingo and the James flamingo. Now threatened, these flamingo species are fragile and to admire them is a privilege. Be sure to observe them in silence and discretion. Other bird species include the Andean avocet and the snipe.