From The Atacama Desert To The Sky - Lagunas Altiplanicas

This is probably one of the most remarkable places I've ever been to. Starting from San Pedro De Atacama (Chile) at an altitude of about 2500m you make your way up to the Andean Altiplano well above 4000m. The lagoons are colorful and the rock formations even more so. There is little more to say about this alien place. 

All pictures were take in March 2016. The sun is extremely violent up there, so my funny hat is really a necessity :-)

The first place is called 'Piedras Rojas'. Me sitting in a 'salt pan' in front of this glassy lake and the bluest sky one can imagine. 

The place is so peaceful and stunning at the same time. 

 

It is no wonder that this volcano chose to pop up at the horizon.

I could be sitting here for ages.

On the way back there is another lagoon called 'Lagunas Miscanti and Miniques'. It looks completely different. Deep blue and scarce vegetation around it.

And my hat is still serving its purpose.

There are organized tours from San Pedro de Atacama. So everybody can go to these places. Just do it.