Miscanti Lagoon

The Miscanti Lagoon is a very beautiful lake in the Atacama Desert, located at an altitude of about 4200 meters. Nearby there is a second lake, a smaller one - Laguna Miniques. They are called the Lagunas Altiplanicas.

Together with several snow-white volcanoes in the background, the lake forms a fabulous landscape, which is worth seeing.












Most of the way (110 km) passes along a good road 23. The last section is unpaved (6 km), but passable even for small cars. Lakes are located on the high altitude where can be cold and windy, don't forget warm dress, take water and food.


During the tour, tourists are also taken to the lake of Chaxa (Laguna Chaxa), where you can see the pink flamingos. We did not visit, but if you decide to go, follow to this location S 23 17.211 W 68 10.446.

Getting there: As a part of an organized tour from San Pedro de Atacama. Entrance to the Miscanti lake: S 23 44.298 W 67 47.612.