The flat and watery landscape of Laguna Chaxa draws many nature lovers interested in exploring a unique ecosystem of salt lakes and flamingo breeding sites. Though the area's ground is crusted with salt, three of the five different types of flamingos reside here, including the Chilean, Andean, and James species. As you point your camera at the flurry of flamingos flying over the lake, keep an eye out for other birds, like sandpipers, puna plovers, and Andean avocets. Time your visit for either sunrise or sunset, when the area's birds are most active and easiest to photograph. Our San Pedro de Atacama trip itinerary builder makes visiting Laguna Chaxa and other San Pedro de Atacama attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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Laguna Chaxa reviews
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Laguna Chaxa is a salt flat located at a short driving distance from San Pedro De Atacama. It is in the midst of magnificent picturesque natural surroundings. Flamingos in their natural wild habitat..... more »
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We had some trouble to decide what lagoons to visit to watch flamingoes near San Pedro de Atacama and finally got it right. Previously, we tried to visit the Cejar lagoon but the ticket was so... more »
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Tranquil and Happy - that's how I felt after I left the place "Laguna Chaxa". Flamingo is such rare and beautiful bird. You get to watch them peacefully stroll in the salt flat, sometimes they put their heads underneath the water, sometimes they walk back gracefully or fly across the sky with a curve... it's all so surreal as an out of the world experience - there indeed such rare bird in the world. and live in such a weird place. All the combination just ignite incredible happiness and tranquility in your heart.
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If you manage to go there before the first bus of tourists arrive, you can sneak up to the flamingos and take pictures at very short distances, just amazing! We waited at the gate for the rangers to open and went in first. Worth it!
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