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High Plateu Lagoons

San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails
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JacquiKay
Ashland, Oregon
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19 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW

very high altitude, 13000 feet. I was having a bit of a hard time but managed eating my copa candy. More

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marylight
Portugal
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17 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

It is very hard to describe Miscanti and Miñiques lagoons - don't be afraid of driving so many kms, your eyes, and also your soul, will thank you! More

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Jaime H
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

We did a tour of the high land lagoons one day and one of the cejar lagoon one afternoon. The breath taking views were unbelievable. The tours were well organized and the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. You do float without effort in the cejar lagoon and a dip in the eyes of the desert was refreshing despite the cold... More

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JunichiroSadoJunior
Goiania, GO
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19 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Incredible views with the blue lagoons and the Andes More

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blazflaz
Silverthorne, Colorado
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Loved seeing the flamingos. Then driving above 4300 meters and being up close and personal with snow capped volcanos looming above high alpine lagoons was a special experince. Do take this excursion More

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Pjbgr
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17 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

Apesar da altitude e suas consequências, é um lindo lugar! More

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sunglim
Sao Paulo, SP
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17 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

It's located around 4,200m of altitude, so you might feel some of the body reactions of high elevation. However, the view is spetacular and you can also see some flamingos, vicunhas and taguas (kind of duck). More

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dizzyfizzy45
Letchworth ,
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29 reviews
116 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

The Atacama desert is fascinating .Amazing scenery .Remember you will be at high altitudes so be prepared .Cocoa tea or candies help . More

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Andrefc
Paraisópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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24 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011
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The travel to these lakes are a little tiring but it worths, it was one of the most beautiful places of Chile that we have visited. It is very cold and windy up there. More

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ajfanning
Chevy Chase, Maryland
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17 reviews
19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011

The water is really cold -- but since it's hot outside it felt good. More

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