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Atacama Desert

Visit the breathtaking altiplanic lagoons

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The Salar of Atacama stretches as a vast expanse of salt as far as the eye can see. Bathed in a gentle sun-kissed breeze, the ever-changing sky paints a mesmerizing backdrop to one of Earth's most breathtaking landscapes. From here, your journey progresses to the remarkable Piedras Rojas. To reach this destination, your vehicle will ascend to an altitude of 3,800 meters. A roughly hour-long round-trip hike unveils these copper-hued rocks, the surrounding lagoons, and salt flats. This stunning vista owes its unique geological formations to the oxidizing iron, lending the rocks their distinct hue. Amidst this grandeur, you will pause to savour a delightful breakfast. Next, you'll explore the Altiplanic Lagoons: Miscanti and Meñiques. These crystalline water bodies, flanked by imposing massifs, offer a landscape like no other. The deep blue of the sky mirrors in the lagoons, contrasting brilliantly with the ochre mountain ranges and the golden hues of the surrounding vegetation. The Altiplanic Lagoons are the Miscanti and Meñiques, two lagoons with crystalline waters, surrounded by massifs that have a unique landscape. Where we can see the sky deep blue colour reflected on the lagoons and its contrast with the ocher colours of the mountain range and the yellow of its vegetation.

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