Laguna Tebinquinche
Laguna Tebinquinche
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traveldoc147
London, Canada176 contributions
Jun 2022
To reach the lake, one has to drive about 30 km of dirt road full of pot holes that takes more than 45 minutes. If you have limited time in the Atacama, better to give it a miss unless it is part of your bus tour, Even then, not much to see. Washrooms were clean!
Written 3 June 2022
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,479 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
It's biggest advantage is that it is close to San Pedro. There is no shelter for shading so hard to spend a lot of time viewing. We were impressed how tourists are kept to a path to avoid damage to the natural environment. The salt flats with the mountains in the background provide a dramatic effect
Written 24 January 2024
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fredes79
Santiago, Chile30 contributions
Apr 2014
I liked it very much. Its not my # 1 in Atacama, but its great.
This visit is included in the the tour called "Laguna Cejar"
Its starts at 4 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. Its costs us$15 + us$8 for the tickets to the national parks.
The first spot you visit is Laguna Cejar where you go to swim. The water is very salty, more than in the Dead Sea. Because of this you float easily in the water. Very cool.
After that they take you to the Ojos de Atacama. 2 hig holes of 20 mts of diameter in the middle of the desert. If you have been in Mexico, they are open cenotes. You can swim there too.
At the end of the tour they get you to Laguna Tebinquinche.
This lagoon its half dry and you can walk over a thick crust of salt. Views are great. Colours are beatiful and the mirror effect its outstanding.
There you wait for sunset enjoying a simple cocktail with a fresh Pisco Sour.
I did it with Altiplano Aventura agency. The guide Arturo and his wife were great!!
If you dont take and agency and you rent a car you can do it by yourself.
This visit is included in the the tour called "Laguna Cejar"
Its starts at 4 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. Its costs us$15 + us$8 for the tickets to the national parks.
The first spot you visit is Laguna Cejar where you go to swim. The water is very salty, more than in the Dead Sea. Because of this you float easily in the water. Very cool.
After that they take you to the Ojos de Atacama. 2 hig holes of 20 mts of diameter in the middle of the desert. If you have been in Mexico, they are open cenotes. You can swim there too.
At the end of the tour they get you to Laguna Tebinquinche.
This lagoon its half dry and you can walk over a thick crust of salt. Views are great. Colours are beatiful and the mirror effect its outstanding.
There you wait for sunset enjoying a simple cocktail with a fresh Pisco Sour.
I did it with Altiplano Aventura agency. The guide Arturo and his wife were great!!
If you dont take and agency and you rent a car you can do it by yourself.
Written 29 April 2014
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mmellyme
Cotia, SP61 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
I loved this tour. The laguna was almost white because of the high concentration of salt and evaporation which makes the view quite impressive because of the mix of colours. Add do that the view of the Licancabur Volcano. We were not luck to see the sunset at this place but I bet it must be wonderful.
Written 1 May 2018
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Chris K
New York City, NY28 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
We stopped at end of excursion after visiting cejar lagoon and ojos lagoons. Didn't really need to see yet another lagoon. We had seen enough at prior stops.
Written 26 December 2015
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Fabio T
Sao Paulo, SP56 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
There's a beautiful sunset, at one of the most breathtaking sights in Atacama. Usually visited on a day trip starting at Laguna Cejar, then Ojos del Salar and ending at the Tebenquinche.
Written 29 July 2015
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FabianaK
Sao Paulo, SP60 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
This trip is amazing! Yes, it´s done in quite large groups and there are lots of other vans there, but it hardly spoils the moment! First we went to a salt lagoon where we could bath. I have always wanted to try it and that´s veeeery cool! People float! There´s a hot spring bellow, but I was told the salt doesn´t allow the flows to mix so it´s cold on the surface and warm by your knees and down. Yes, the water is cold and it requires a little bravery to face it (my husband decided he´ll wait until we´ve got a chance to go to the Dead Sea to try it...haha). There are booths for changing and showers to clean the salt (it´s actually harder to get into the freezing shower...)
Then we pass by Ojos del Salar, which are ok, take a feel pictures. People can also dive here. Finally we went to Tebinquinche! We got to see the mountains reflecting on the lagoon and all the color changing until senset. The guide prepares a exquisit pisco sour and some snacks...show! Cheap, close to SPA and absolutely stunning!
Then we pass by Ojos del Salar, which are ok, take a feel pictures. People can also dive here. Finally we went to Tebinquinche! We got to see the mountains reflecting on the lagoon and all the color changing until senset. The guide prepares a exquisit pisco sour and some snacks...show! Cheap, close to SPA and absolutely stunning!
Written 3 June 2014
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Seas to Summits
Denver, Colorado, USA108 contributions
Feb 2020
Cool views, but no shade available, and you can't get very close to the water, so for us, it was good for about 20 min of looking at the reflection of the mountains on the lake, and then we moved on.
Written 23 March 2020
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Prinzac
Rio de Janeiro, RJ155 contributions
Sept 2019
In the middle of no where they found those unique lagoons. Can’t be compared to any thing you have seen before. A must go.
Written 22 September 2019
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Nas S
Long Beach, CA2,240 contributions
Jul 2019
Beautiful lake close to Salar De Atacama. Many kinds of birds here and you'll be lucky to see flamingos. Definitely worth the visit!
Written 27 August 2019
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What time does the ticket office for TeBinquinche lagoon close?
Written 22 September 2017
What are directions from San Pedro de Atacama to Laguna Tebinquinche? Google cannot find a route!
Written 21 September 2017
The routes in San Pedro aren’t always on the map because they tend to be unpaved roads I truly recommend two possible solutions
1- Get to laguna cejar and then ask for directions
2- Take a tour with an agency.
I don’t recommend renting a car because you have to know the roads to get to some of the natural wonders San Pedro has to offer.
Written 22 September 2017
Hola. Me interesaría saber en qué estado se encuentran los caminos que llevan a la laguna. ¿Se puede ir con un coche normal o es imprescindible un 4x4? Gracias.
Salut. Ça m'intéresserait de savoir dans quel état se trouvent les chemins qui mènent à la lagune. On peut y aller avec une voiture normale, ou un 4x4 est indispensable? Merci.
Written 4 February 2017
Fui en el invierno y por las lluvias el camino no estaba muy bueno, muchos hoyos, es de tierra, pero si conduces con cuidado no creo que sea necesaria una 4x4. Saludos
Written 5 February 2017
Joanna0416
New York City, New York
Hello
So I was thinking of going there in June. I see that you went there in April. Did you feel it was too cold to go in the water?
Thank you
Written 27 April 2015
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