Salar de Aguas Calientes Sur (Piedras Rojas), Chile

Dani W.

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Chile Salar de Aguas Calientes Sur (Piedras Rojas)

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In Chile‘s Altiplano, on around 4000m elevation nature has formed this stunning salt lake. The beauty of the area is breathtaking (not only owed to the altitude).

Photography Tips

Wide angle lens is a must, no tripod needed

Travel Information

Just over 2 hrs drive from San Pedro de Atacama. You need to prebook the admission to the national park (socairechile.cl). There are tours you can book but I recommend to hire a car as the way to the Salar is a photographer‘s paradise.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Just a few people

Best Timing Daytime

Sunrise & Sunset 06:34 - 20:00 | current local time: 06:01

Photo Themes colorful Mountain Lake salt lake Water Reflections

Locations Atacama Desert Altiplano Los Flamencos National Reserve

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