Ojos del Salar
Two side-by-side round freshwater pools in the salt flat, set in the desert like a pair of eyes and reflecting the blue sky and volcanoes.
The Ojos del Salar (Eyes of the Salt Flat) are two round pools formed by groundwater rising to the surface. They are over ten meters across and fairly deep. Flat saline ground surrounds them, and the Andean volcanoes can be seen in the distance. When the weather is warm you can swim, but the water is cool and the banks are steep, so take care. They are usually combined with Laguna Cejar and Tebinquiche to make an afternoon half-day tour. Entry is free or included in the tour price. They are about 20 kilometers from San Pedro.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Laguna Tebinquinche
- Laguna Cejar
- Aldea de Tulor
- Laguna Chaxa
- Piedra del Coyote (Mirador de Kari)
- Church of San Pedro de Atacama
- San Pedro de Atacama
- Valle de la Muerte (Valle de Marte)