The most beautiful lakes of Bolivia

Remarkable lagoons on Altiplano

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Inserted: 22.06.2016

Thanks to volcanic activity and high altitude, you will find in Bolivia´s Altiplano one of the most beautiful and most spectacular lagoons in the world. The colorful water, the wild volcanic landscape and the flock of flamingos give these lakes an unmistakable character.

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Laguna Colorada

The most beautiful lake of Bolivia

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| Altitude: 4 290 m / 14 075 ft

Red Laguna Colorada belongs among one of the biggest attractions of this part of Bolivia. You will admire here thousands of flamingos living in this red lagoon surrounded by volcanic mountains. continue reading

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Laguna Verde

Mirror for Licancabur

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| Altitude: 4 330 m / 14 206 ft

Lagoon Verde is one of the best experiences during the trips to the Bolivian southwestern Altiplano not only for its nice color, but also for the beautiful silhouette of volcano Licancabur. continue reading

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Laguna Chiar Khota

Lake with fabulous views

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| Altitude: 4 998 m / 16 398 ft

Laguna Chiar Khota (4998m above sea level) is the highest lake you can see on the Lagunas de Altura classical trail. Thanks to its incredible view of the Sajama Volcano, it is also one of the most interesting places in the entire trek. continue reading

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Titicaca Lake

The most famous lake in South America

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| Altitude: 3 820 m / 12 533 ft

This fabulous lake is situated at an altitude of 3 820 meters above sea level. It is often stated as the highest navigable lake in the world. With its area of 8549 square kilometers it is also the second largest lake in South America. There are 36 islands and it has a clear blue colored water. It is actually a remnant of an ancient sea that once covered almost entire Altiplano. continue reading

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Laguna Hedionda

Lagoon full of flamingos

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| Altitude: 4 119 m / 13 514 ft

Lagoon Hedionda is one of the most beautiful ones out of the six lagoons lying close together on the way from laguna Colorada to salar Uyuni. The surrounding volcanoes reflect in its waters and dozens of flamingos seek food here. If you're lucky, you will see here also shy ilamas vicunas. There is also a small hotel, so it is possible to stay here overnight. continue reading

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Laguna Caňapa

Majestic lagoon

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| Altitude: 4 140 m / 13 583 ft

You can see Caňapa lagoon, according to your direction, either as the first or last in a series of six lagoons. In any case, there is always a stop here, because it belongs among the most beautiful ones on the salar tour. There is also a great number of flamingos in summer. continue reading

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Laguna Blanca

The first stop on salar tour

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| Altitude: 4 328 m / 14 199 ft

Laguna Blanca is one of two lagoons you can see below beautiful volcano Licancabur. If you set out for salar tour from Chile's San Pedro, it is the first lagoon you will see in Bolivia. continue reading

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Laguna Honda

Laguna with peninsula

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| Altitude: 4 120 m / 13 517 ft

Laguna Honda is well recognizable out of the six lagoons lying close together on the way from laguna Colorada to salar Uyuni thanks to the peninsula, for which it with a little imagination looks like a heart. It is an ideal place to get of an offroad and make at least a short walk. continue reading