Last update:
Jan 18, 2023
Also known as:
Cejar Lagoon
Laguna Cejar is a unique swimming spot, with salt-rich waters that allow visitors to effortlessly float on the surface
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By car, the best way to get to Laguna Cejar is to take route 23 south for 16.5 km, and then turn right onto an unpaved road for another 10 km. There are also tours that provide round-trip transport - these tours generally take place in the afternoon when the lagoon is closed to private cars
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The streams flowing through the Valle de Jere create an unusual oasis, where the people of Toconao cultivate crops including peaches, plums, and pomegranates. Take a hike up the gorge to see it all!
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Quebrada Guatin offers a trek of about 5.5 km (with a more challenging option of up to 19 km), where hikers can see centuries-old cactus that grow in the gorge.
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Visitors can take a dip in the crystal clear turquoise waters of these hidden lagoons, located in the desert between San Pedro and Calama. The water in the lagoons is high in minerals, especially salt, which means that you float!