Miscanti Lake

Miscanti Lake and Mirador Laguna Miñiques is a majestic nature preserve located in the Atacama Desert in Chile. At 4,200 meters above sea level, the area is famous for its brightly colored lakes and breathtaking Andean mountain vistas. Visitors can marvel at Miscanti Lake, a spectacular blue hue surrounded by volcanoes and enormous plains of shrub and volcanic rock. Here, you can enjoy exceptional wildlife, such as flamingos and waterfowl, which cover the water in the spring and summer months. Mirador Laguna Miñiques steps the nature experience up a notch with its unforgettable view of snow-capped mountains and golden-hued desert. From here, you can also spot a number of hot springs, lagoons, and geysers. Adventure-seekers can traverse the craggy terrain for hours, discovering unspoiled moorland and unique topographies. With its extraordinary scenery, Miscanti Lake and Mirador Laguna Miñiques makes for a perfect day trip from San Pedro de Atacama.