- Address: border of Chile and Bolivia;
- Area: 5.2 km²;
- Height of the surface above sea level: 4 300 m.
Some natural objects are unique and unique in their beauty. This is the name of Lake Laguna Verde, located on the border of Chile and Bolivia. The second name is "Green Lake", which it received due to a saturated bright green color of water.
Laguna Verde - description
Lake Verde Lagoon is located in the southwest of the plateau Altiplano, at the foot of the volcano Likankabur. Its height above sea level is 4400 m, the surface of the water surface reaches 5.2 km², and the depth has not yet been determined. The reservoir refers to salt water, it includes many elements: fine particles of copper, sulfur, arsenic, lead, calcium carbonate. Due to the high concentration of these substances in the water, the lake has acquired its own special color.
What to see for tourists?
The tourist value of Verde Lagoon is in the incredibly picturesque landscape that surrounds the pond. Although there is little vegetation, the landscape that opens up to the eyes of travelers is magnificent. The best period for visiting the lake is April-September. The tourists who have appeared in these places can spend time as follows:
- enjoy a very unusual beach holiday. The fact is that on the shore of the lake there is no sand, which everyone is used to seeing on the beach. The shore consists of black volcanic stone, also there are salt deposits. In combination with the emerald color of water, the spectacle turns out to be truly amazing. It is recommended to take warm clothes with you, since cold winds are typical for this climate;
- walk at the foot of the volcano Lincakabur, which is famous for its cone of ideal shape. Against its background, you can make very spectacular photos. Climbing to the top, you can see the ruins that remained from the ancient buildings of the Incas. The explanation for this fact is that the volcano has not been active for 500 years;
- to visit nearby hot springs, the temperature of which reaches 42 ° C. They are particularly popular in the winter, thanks to the contrast of the cold atmosphere around and the hot spatter of geysers.
How to get to Verde Lagoon?
Laguna Verde is located near the city of Puerto Varas , which, in turn, is located 17 km from the administrative center of Puerto Montt . In Puerto Montt you can fly by plane, and from there by bus or car you can get to Puerto Varas, then to Laguna Verde.