Cejar Lagoon, Tebenquiche Lagoon and Ojos del Salar

El Loa, Chile

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Explore the Cejar Lagoon and take a dip in saline waters to experience the sensation of floating. Check out the Ojos del Salar and the Tebinquinche Lagoon on this guided tour in northern Chile.

Atacama Salt Flats Lagoons Tour

This guided tour explores Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar, and Tebenquinche Lagoon in the Atacama Salt Flats, ideal for nature lovers and photographers.

Highlights

  • Visit the turquoise Cejar Lagoon known for its high salt content and floating effect
  • Explore the Ojos del Salar, natural pools fed by underground water with reeds and algae
  • Experience Tebenquinche Lagoon’s salt flats and enjoy an aperitif while viewing the Cordillera reflection

Description

The Salar de Atacama is Chile’s largest salt flat, formed by a basin without a water outlet, receiving water from the San Pedro River and mountain streams. Within this expansive salt flat, Cejar Lagoon stands out with its turquoise waters and relaxing buoyancy due to high salt content.

Next, the tour visits Ojos del Salar, formed by two underground-fed pools surrounded by reeds and algae. The final stop is Tebenquinche Lagoon, where visitors can appreciate the salt’s whiteness along with an aperitif while observing the mountain reflections in the water.

Includes

  • Snack
  • Professional guide throughout the tour

Excludes

  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals and drinks not specified
  • Optional gratuities for driver and guide

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available with cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

For the best experience, bring sun protection and a camera. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and clearer views. Book in advance to secure your spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Cejar Lagoon in Chile is known for its high salinity, allowing visitors to naturally float in its turquoise waters.

The Ojos del Salar are located within the Salar de Atacama salt flats in northern Chile.

Swimming is allowed in the Tebenquinche Lagoon, but the experience mainly focuses on enjoying the white salt flats and the Andes reflection.

Cejar Lagoon has a high salinity level, much saltier than the ocean, which creates a natural floating effect.

Yes, the tour of Cejar Lagoon, Ojos del Salar, and Tebenquinche Lagoon is ideal for nature and landscape enthusiasts.

At Ojos del Salar, visitors see two mineral-rich pools surrounded by reeds and algae within Chile's salt flats.

The best time to visit is during the dry season for clearer skies, but check the website for current conditions and hours.

Yes, the tour includes an aperitif while enjoying views of the Andes reflected in the Tebenquinche Lagoon.

The lagoons are accessible via guided tours from San Pedro de Atacama, the nearest town to the Salar de Atacama.

Yes, the highly saline water is safe for swimming and floating, but avoid swallowing it due to the high salt content.

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