Monday 9th October 2006: BOLIVIAN SALT FLATS TOUR: Thermal Baths & Laguna Verde

After the geysers we headed to the neary thermal baths were we were able to have hot bath whilst breafast was prepared. Out of our group of six, Celina was the only one to enjoy the hot baths, the other were too cold to undress! Even though it was freezing outside, after twenty minutes of soaking in the therapeutic waters Celina was well thawed after experiencing the coldest night ever!

After breakfast we headed to the Laguna Verde (Green Lake) which is only a few kilometers inside the Bolivia (on the Chile border) at 4,350 meters. The colour of the salt lake is caused by sediments containing copper minerals and the colour is exaggerated with strong winds.

Crowding at the thermal baths

Enjoying the first bath in 7 months!

The now peaceful thermal baths and its beautiful backdrop

Laguna Verde