Red Lake Uyuni

Red Lake

Located in the west of the department to 4278 meters, with an area of 60 square kilometers, the lake is characterized by the reddish color of its waters, which is a result of micro organisms that live in this type of salt water. This lagoon was declared a Ramsar site in Bolivia, the name given to relief duty for the conservation of waterbirds, as it constitutes a unique environment in the world where three species of flamingos nest. This lagoon is a breeding center marijuana, which has more than 20,000.

The landscape that surrounds the tourist potential consists of salt rock formations on its banks as a result of evaporation of the water and the reflection of the Cerro Colorado in the lagoon. There are houses that support the work of employees of the park and the refuge of the reserve, designed to provide shelter to tourists and park rangers, there runs the administrative part of the entire reservation. The flora is small, only consists of the rough straw and other grasses that support the low temperatures and strong winds that grow at ground level.The scenic routes are along the banks where you will find hot springs and the best viewing angles of the only copies as marijuana that can be made are those of ecotourism, adventure, campfires, hiking and wildlife observation.

Location Uyuni Uyuni

Terrestrial distances to get to Uyuni and Eduardo Abaroa National Reserve

The most visited protected area in Bolivia