Hot Season in the Atacama: Floating in Salt Lagoons & Unforgettable Thermal Baths

Between October and December, the Atacama Desert enters its most vibrant phase — and at Horizonte Atacama, we invite you to dive (literally) into unique experiences that combine extreme nature, wellness, and contemplation.

💧 Floating in Waters Saltier Than the Sea

The highlight of the season is the Laguna Cejar Park tour, located in the heart of the Atacama Salt Flat — the largest salt plain in Chile. With intensely turquoise lagoons and salinity levels higher than the Dead Sea, the park offers a natural floating experience that surprises even the most experienced travelers.

🌿 Main highlights of the tour:

• Laguna Piedras: the only lagoon in the park where swimming is allowed.Its high salinity makes your body float effortlessly, enhancing the feeling of lightness during the hot days.

• Ojos del Salar: two circular freshwater lagoons in the middle of the salt flat, with views of the Andes Range and surrounding volcanoes.A perfect spot for contemplation and photography.

• Laguna Tebenquiche: considered a natural laboratory, home to microorganisms that helped shape the Earth's early atmosphere.Ideal for sunset walks.

“Floating in Laguna Piedras is an experience that blends pleasure, surprise, and contemplation — and it only happens with such intensity when the heat arrives,” says Alexandre Garibaldi Pereira, manager at Horizonte Atacama.

♨️ Puritama Hot Springs: Relaxation in the Canyon

For those seeking well-being and tranquility, the Puritama Hot Springs are a must.Located within the Puritama Natural Reserve, they form a series of eight natural pools fed by underground thermal waters, with temperatures ranging from 28 °C to 32 °C (82 °F to 90 °F).The setting — a wild and stunning canyon — is perfect for rest and reconnection with nature.

🌄 Complementary Experiences for a Complete Trip

Beyond the baths, the warm season is perfect for exploring the Atacama classics with comfort and intensity:

• Moon Valley

• El Tatio Geysers

• Red Rocks

• Altiplanic Lagoons

• Salt Flats Route

• Rainbow Valley

• Astronomical Tour under the Cleanest Sky on Earth

  
  

🚐 Why Choose Horizonte Atacama?

Horizonte Atacama is a leading travel agency in the desert, offering regular and private tours with a trilingual team, own fleet, and a focus on safety, comfort, and emotion.Guided by values such as sustainability, authenticity, and respect for local culture, the agency transforms every journey into a truly memorable experience.

✨ Ready to Experience the Atacama at Its Best?

Get in touch with the Horizonte Atacama team and discover how to turn your next trip into a full sensory experience — with floating, relaxation, and breathtaking landscapes that will stay with you forever.

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