Laguna Colorada
Laguna Colorada
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Retired Independent
Detroit, MI46 contributions
Feb 2020
Laguna Colorado is known for its beautiful colors and its pink flamingoes. We were just there, and saw thousands of them. However, for those expecting to take National Geography level of photos, beware that we are not allowed to get close to them. In fact, the white line painted on the ground forced us to be pretty far from them.
Written February 8, 2020
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yycyycyyc
Calgary, AB651 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Laguna Colorada is an amazing place, but it is way, way off any track, beaten or otherwise. It is 5 or so hours' drive from Uyuni, most of it on dirt roads, tracks, or just dirt. The only practical way to see it is as a tour, or part of a longer tour.
The path up the rocky outcrop gives the best views, allowing for more reflection. Birds flying low give a reflection off the surface and a shadow, which is weird the first time you see it.
The path up the rocky outcrop gives the best views, allowing for more reflection. Birds flying low give a reflection off the surface and a shadow, which is weird the first time you see it.
Written January 3, 2024
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Chinapjs
Washington DC, DC3,632 contributions
Jan 2020
Extraordinary number of flamingos here. All three kinds which is unusual plus Andian ducks and more. Part of a two day expedition through the mountains and deserts of southwest Bolivia. Great trip but spots hitting almost 5,000 meters high a bit much at time. Lake is red because of the minerals
Written January 18, 2020
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK7,048 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
After Laguna Verde and Blanca when you think things can't possibly be equalled or even bettered along comes Laguna Colorado. Approaching it doesn't initially look as dramatic as the other two, then closer the red colour becomes apparent and significant, beautiful. With hundreds of flamingoes. And 6 llamas strolling along the lagoon edge. The colour difference from bright green algae close to shore, to black and white llamas eating it, to dark red water with dozens of flamingoes in it, to the bright white salt flats where water has evaporated. Nothing to add, totally breathtaking.
Written June 1, 2024
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milotales7
Sydney, Australia46 contributions
Oct 2019
There were many flamingos here as well as in some of the other lagoons in this area. It was really amazing to see so many flamingos up at this altitude. They are brautiful creatures and it was a delight to see them. Didnt get close as the wildlife is protected.
Written November 7, 2019
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Thoth
Torquay, Australia230 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
This place offers all three of South America’s flamingos and wasn’t discovered until rather recently! It’s large with a coffee shop on the side which is expensive but nice as it’s freezing cold! You can walk a small circuit where you can get really close to flamingos!
Very windy spot when I went
Very windy spot when I went
Written October 1, 2019
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627pw2015
Boston, MA284 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
As part of a trip around the southern desert, this is a nice stop. If the weather and light are good, very beautiful. Yes, flamingoes out on the flats, bubbling hot springs, lovely 360 views. The best moment was dipping in the natural hot baths. Basic facilities, but a delightful experience especially if the air temperature is cold. You can rent towels and there is a changing room. The nearby Dali landscape is not that impressive, but the nearby mountain landscapes are worth seeing.
Written June 24, 2019
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Johnny Onions
New York City, NY766 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
After days of looking at lagoons, I have to say I was totally impressed with the “Red” Laguna Colorada. Tons of flamingos! It was like another planet. As was most of Southwestern Bolivia!
Written February 12, 2019
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OrangeTramp
Stoke-on-Trent, UK22 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Usually the first stop inside the Eduardo Avaroa national reserve. It's an incredible view when the algal blooms turn the water red and a great place to get some pictures of the flamingos that live in this area.
Written August 13, 2018
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Max Rodenburg
Lincoln, NE49 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
This is a famous stop along the Salar de Uyuni tour. It's a can't-miss type of stop but there's really nothing there to do besides look at the water (and llamas!!) for a few minutes in the blistering cold. Our tour company's hostel for the night overlooked the lagoon though, which was absolutely gorgeous.
Written July 31, 2014
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Is there one day tour from Uyuni to Laguna Colorada？ or pick up at Hotel de Sal Luna Salada ？ Thank you.
Written September 3, 2019
Yes, there is, but it is going to be very exhausting, because the road trip will take around 5 hours inbound and a little bit more to outbound (returning at night). So, it is not a good idea!
Written September 20, 2019
Olá! alguém me indicaria uma agência para fazer o tour de 1 dia na Laguna Colorada?
Written June 21, 2019
Olá! Fomos com a Cordillera Travel. Mas fizemos o passeio de 4 dias, saindo de San Pedro de Atacama. Gostei da empresa, entregou o que combinou. Não tente ir sozinho. É só deserto, sem placas, sem estrada. Boa sorte!
Written June 24, 2019
Hi everyone,
Since we are travelling on a very, tiny budget the 3D tour is too expensive for us.
Does anyone knows how to get to the lagoon (from Bolivia) by your own?
Thanks
Written August 17, 2017
You need to visit the South Lipez with a Tour Operator like Tunupa Tours starting from Uyuni for less than 1500 bolivianos
Written October 1, 2017
Necesito el dato del tour por 1 dĂa a la Laguna Colorada. Gracias!!
Written November 12, 2016
Hi,
We are looking to book a tour. Can you inform me how much this will be for three days?
Kind Regards
James Maher
Written September 12, 2016
There are many agencies, most offering very similar trips. A quick search through the Internet will help you find one, and with all the comments and best guides (the most important aspect: the guide) Along your jeep tour you'll see dozens of tours along with yours. And they form a sort of cartel. I booked a tour in one agencie and, as my friend got sick, they put me in another tour. Everything was great, but you don't really control everything when traveling through Bolivia.
Written September 12, 2016
Hola:
La laguna se visita como parte del tour de varios dĂas al salar de Uyuni o hay que tomar una excursiĂłn por separado? Saludos.
Written December 29, 2014
cuántos dĂas recomiendan estar en la isla? o sĂłlo ir por el dĂa?
Written December 28, 2014
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