Go afternoon, just at this time the wind will make the lake green. Behind the lake you can see the Licancabur volcano that is amazing and beside the Laguna Blanca.
The lake and Volcano are a postcard for this region. With good reason. It is incredible scenic here.
If you're in Atacama or doing the usual tour around Uyuni, then you're likely to have this on the itinerary.If you're not, you must see this.It's just unbelievably beautiful, so much so that it does not seem real, especially if (like me) you've already seen it in several pictures before.I can't say any more than that really, except you won't be sorry if you go and experience this natural wonder for yourself.
The day we went to la Laguna Verde it wasn't windy, so our tour operator informed us that this was because the minerals don't mix properly without wind so it was just kind of a murky color. The scenery all around was to die for, though.
It is a bit of a drive but don't miss it. Beautiful lagoon. Wild foxes. On the way you have a very nice rest stop with a natural hot water spring. Awesome. Take your time to visit all the natural wonders in the area - we spend 4 full days - not too much at all.
This lagoon is not so far from the Chilean-Bolivian border, so can be visited from San Pedro de Atacama or Uyuni. It is usually included in the list of highland tours from both towns. The colour changes in response to position of the sun - green towards the middle of the day but definitely a bluish tinge when the sun is lower. The backdrop of mountains here will evoke lots of "wow"s and shutter-happy activity among the photographers. The altitude and winds here demand lots of warm clothes. The flamingos do not seem to mind, however!
I could read that some people here complain about cold and wind !!????ß This is one of most amazing places I have been . And I have been on many places in my life. Yes , it is true, you have a long way from Uyuni, Tupiza or Potosi (not to long from San Pedro in Chile, but up to 3 times more expensive then starting in Bolivia), it is gonna be dusty...and cold, very cold, freezing....but once when you are there....just walk a bit away from the mass and enjoy the wind and cold and this amazing place....(if you are lucky, your driver knows that you should come before all others . Or the last. One or two jeeps are much better then 10 :):))
The last thing we saw on our 3 day tour from Uyuni, Laguna Verde did not disappoint! The day we saw it, it was a perfect clear mirror of the mountains. Amazing!!!
Wow, this lake is majestic! It's an unbelievable colour and the reflection of the mountains is phononinel! There weren't any Flamingos when we were here but that didn't detract from the lakes beauty!!!Make sure you save camera battery for this.
worth driving further south from the salar and other lagoons. this lagoon is spectacularly beautiful.