San Pedro de Atacama Attractions
Laguna Chaxa, Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos © daniel_gc/2281064872
Reserva Nacional Los Flamencos
Within the reserve is the Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon),
a surreal landscape of salt peaks formed by uplifted lake sediments
that have been shaped into dramatic formations by wind erosion.
With a surreal blend of pastel colours the valley is even more
enchanting at sunset. A striking feature of northern Chile's
geography is the shimmering and apparently endless salt lakes that
are home to many bird species. The Salar de Atacama in the reserve
has a lagoon, Laguna Chaxa, which supports three species of
flamingos as well as other bird life. The salt lake also affords
good views of the volcanoes in the Andean chain of mountains on the
near distant altiplano.
Admission: Ch$2,000 (adult), Ch$1,000 (child)
