Laguna Chaxa, Antofagasta Region, Chile
4.5 (1.178 reviews) Spent Ranking #15 in San Pedro de Atacama Bodies of Water
Full of flamingoes!!
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 ridiculously expensive that we left together with other tourists with the same intention. Chaxa is a great place to take pictures, in the middle of a salt flat where we saw more flamingoes than expected and quite near the path. You can even see them flying from one branch of the lagoon to another. The species we were able to see were Flamingo Andino and Chilean plus some birds and lizards typical of the region. Definitely worth a visit!
Address
Reserna Nacional los Flamencos, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Website
http://www.conaf.cl/parques/reserva-nacional-los-flamencos/
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 16:06
User Ratings
4.5 based on (1.178 reviews)
Reviews
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5Sachin K 5:00 PM Feb 15, 2020
Flamingos are the highlight
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 are the highlight. One gets to see the Chilean Flamingo and the Andean Flamingo from very close. In addition there are several other birds and lizards. The heat can be very intense in the middle of this salt flat, so would recommend to be prepared for the same and even considering taking an umbrella to block the direct adverse effects of the strong sun. Certainly would very highly recommend this salt flat to any tourist in San Pedro De Atacama.
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5Patrick Vollert 5:00 PM Aug 24, 2019
My favorite sunset spot in Atacama
This is my favorite place to enjoy the sunset in Atacama. The mountain surroundings are pretty unique, combined with the flamencos will make you feel the special vibes of the place. This is a must when visiting Atacama! It’s a 90 minute drive from San Pedro.
