Last update:
Jan 18, 2023
Also known as:
Chaxa Lagoon
Laguna Chaxa, located in the middle of the Atacama Salt Flat, offers a chance to explore native flora and fauna (including flamingos!) on a short trail
At a glance
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By car, take route 23 south for 41 km, past Toconao, and then take a turn-off to the right, following an unpaved road to the Laguna Chaxa entrance
General ticket: 8,000Seniors (over 60): 4,000Children over 11: 4,000Children under 11: 4,000People with disabilities: 4,000 There are also discounts for Chilean residents
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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!