Last update:
Jan 18, 2023
Also known as:
Hidden Lagoons
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!
At a glance
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10,000
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
57
km
Rugged
Head west on route 23 towards Calama. After 13.6 km, you will see a turn-off to the left onto B-241, an unpaved road. Continue on B-241 for 43 km, after which you will see the entrance to the lagoons on the left. Given the long distance on an unpaved road, it's recommended to rent a car with four-wheel drive.
General ticket: 10,000Seniors (over 60): 3,000Children over 5: 5,000
Active
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.
Landscape
These high-altitude lakes are connected by a shallow marsh and are surrounded by beautiful, rugged mountains. The bright, aquamarine waters of the two lagoons contrast with the surrounding rust-colored desert landscape, creating a breathtaking experience.