- Location: Potosi region, Sur Lipes area
- Height above sea level: 4300 m
- Area: 5.2 square meters. km
- Type of mineralization: salted
The name Laguna Verde from Spanish literally translates as "green lake". This beauty is located on the south-west plateau of Altiplano, in Bolivia . The lake is located in the province of Sur Lípez, near the border with Chile, at the very foot of the volcano Lycanthabur .
Picturesque Laguna Verde in Bolivia
Salt lake, the water in which is painted in a charming turquoise color, occupies 1,700 hectares of the earth's surface, and a small dam divides it into two parts. Laguna Verde became part of the national reserve of Eduardo Avaroa and Bolivia itself. The scientists managed to prove that the deposits of mineral suspensions of arsenic and other minerals give its water a color that can vary from turquoise to dark emerald. At the base of the lake lies the long-extinct volcano Likankabur, having a height of 5916 m. And the entire beach around the lake is a continuous volcanic stone.
Icy winds are a familiar phenomenon. It is because of their influence that the water temperature in the lake can drop to -56 ° C, but it does not freeze due to its chemical composition.
In addition to all of the above, Laguna Verde - it's also picturesque landscapes, which come to see hundreds, thousands of travelers from around the world. Here everyone can admire the beauty of hot springs, the temperature of which is sometimes equal to 42 ° C, and also the "dances" of graceful flamingos in salt water.
By the way, only a narrow corridor separates Laguna Verde from Laguna Blanca , the area of which is 10.9 square meters. km. This lake is also listed in the list of national attractions in Bolivia .
A trip to Lake Laguna Verde is exactly what you need for a tourist who wants to see one of the most beautiful places on the planet. In addition, this Bolivian lake for many has become a source of inspiration and creative discoveries.
How do I get to the lake?
Unfortunately, it is very difficult to get to the landmark directly - no type of transport goes here. If you get here on your own, you'll also have to walk uphill on foot. Being in La Paz , you can rent a car on which on the route number 1 down towards the south-west will have to travel about 14 hours. It's long, but, know that the beauty seen later is worth all these efforts. After all, Laguna Verde is more than just a salt lake with turquoise-colored water. This is a real miracle of nature.
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