highland lagoons & red stones viewpoint

For all visitors to San Pedro de Atacama, visiting the lagoons and salt flats is a main objective due to its peculiarities, in this proposal we gather 3 of the best points where we have regular departures; The highland lagoons & red stones Viewpoint with the Salts Flats of Atacama.

For about 11 hours, participants enjoy a variety of views and experiences.

The lagoons Miscanti and Meñiques lagoons:

Lagoons that are located at more than 4000 meters above sea level in what is called the Chilean Altiplano or highland, originating from underground water reserves of the volcanoes with the same names. In this natural reserve you can see a variety of typical and unique wildlife in the area, especially the “Tagua Cornuda”, the “Juarjual Duck”, the “Jergón Chico” Duck, the Chilean Flamingo, the Andean Gull, the Blanquillo and the Baird’s Playero.

The Red Stone viewpoint:

Las Red Stone is one of the most beautiful places in San Pedro de Atacama, with the variety of colors and unique geological characteristics, unfortunately there were incidents with tourists who did not respect the environment and currently only the viewpoint is accessible, but it still an amazing experience visit it.

The Salts Flats of Atacama:

It is the closest salt flat to the city of San Pedro de Atacama, considered the largest salt deposit in Chile. Its nature and the views it offers make visitors feel like a trip to another planet. Words cannot describe it, only watch it to truly enjoy it.

In our program there are much more places than those mentioned in the itinerary, depending on the rythm of the participants, the sites to visit are expanded more but the itinerary is never reduced.

Itinerary of the excursion to the highland Lagoons & the Red Stones Viewpoint with the Salt Flat:

• Departure at 7:00 from San Pedro de Atacama
• First stop at the Tropic of Capricorn
• Continue to Socaire at 3,300 meters above sea level
  • A breakfast in a typical kitchen of the area
• Red Stones viewpoint
• Then we continue until we reach the last lagoon “Tuyajto” on the borders of Argentina
  • Time to enjoy this landscape
• We return and enter the Miscanti and Meniques lagoons
• On the way back, we will stop again in Socaire
  • Lunch in the same kitchen
• We finish in San Pedro de Atacama.

Notes and Recommendations:

1. This type of tourist activity (Conquer the Valley of the Moon) is not carried out in a luxurious or comfortable environment, it is nature in its purest state, it involves walking on roads with dust, wind, cold and adverse conditions.
2. It is recommended to wear clothes for the wind and cold, special shoes for mountaineering and water.
3. You can meet online and coordinate with other travelers and our team through our forum or by contacting us directly via contact form or WhatsApp.

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