Serrano River cascadesThe excursion today included salt flats, high lakes and a close look at several species of flamingos.
Our first stop was the small, charming village of Toconao. We stopped in at their church, the public square and a shop with its resident llama.
The first altiplanic (Spanish for high plain) lake was Laguna de Chaxa, site of a flamingo reserve. We had close-up looks at 3 species of flamingos, busy feeding in the shallows. Quite photogenic with their reflections in the water nearly as bright as the birds themselves.
At our next destination, Lagunas Miniques and Miscanti, we were at about 13,000' but our short hike along the shore was fairly level, so the altitude wasn't a problem. These small lakes with their high mountain backdrops were a fine finish for another full day.
That evening Margie and I enjoyed a bottle of Carmenere in our quest to experience more of Chile's great wines.
This is at least the fifth trip we have booked with AdventureLife. Jess has always had excellent ideas.
Thomas Brayshaw
2 months ago
Rapid response.
kym
3 months ago
great people doing a wonderful job to make our voyages happen.
trudy
4 months ago
Kassandra rocks! She had our trip planned and helped us arrange our air travel within the day we contacted her. She has helped us with our trips to Chile Argentina and Costa Rica, and she always finds us wonderful activities and accommodations. We’re looking forward to seeing what she’s planning for us this time when we go to Easter island
Janet
4 months ago
This is our 7th trip Kassandra has planned and she is wonderful to work with. She is responsive, helpful, patient and knowledgeable. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work together with her. We love Adventure Life!