Lagunas Baltinache, Antofagasta Region, Chile
4.5 (414 reviews) Spent Ranking #10 in San Pedro de Atacama Bodies of Water
Great for summer months!
Our trip included Bolivia so we wanted to see something more unique in San Pedro area. My local friend recommended checking it out. We were glad we went there by joining a tour! The view was breathtaking plus we were able to jump into one of the lagoons! We were floating as if we were in the Dead Sea! Really amazing experience!
Address
Ruta 23 Los Pantanos, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile.
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 4:41
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4.5 based on (414 reviews)
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5Carl 5:00 PM Jan 19, 2020
Amazing experience - worth the drive!
Early in our trip to Atacama we had an afternoon free and having read some reviews decided to give Lagunas Baltinache a try. Without a doubt for the 5 of us - it was one of our absolute highlights! Firstly the drive. Yes it’s long, bumpy and not massively enjoyable but it’s flat and relatively easy to drive. I wouldn’t say a 4x4 is needed, you would just need to drive slower! It took us just over an hour from San Pedro. Once you arrive there are 7 pools of which you can swim in the first and last. Swimming in the salt lakes on its own is an incredible experience. However once you add in the amazing scenery and colours it makes it’s a very unique and super fun activity. Our three children (ages 5,8,10) loved it. One thing worth noting, completely unplanned, we got there around 15:00 and it was virtually empty. However at 16:00 suddenly it filled up hugely with tours so if you are able to self drive - worth planning around that!
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4goshan 5:00 PM Feb 27, 2020
Stunning scenery but crowded
visited it on the afternoon tour (2:30PM) - the drive there was just over an hour. I would personally not drive there - not worth the risk of the flat tire in the scorching heat. The pools are busy (especially the last one which is bigger). We actually liked the first one which was mostly empty around 5PM. My only gripe is that there is not enough time given at the pools - 1.5 hours feels a bit rushed...
