Flamingos feed in Laguna Chaxa, a salt-rich lagoon in Chile’s Atacama Desert. It’s a location that flamingos have adapted to live in over millennia. But each year, is still a struggle.

and a dip in a lagoon so buoyant that you bob atop the water. We begin our own pick ‘n’ mix adventure at Laguna Chaxa where, on a bright morning, flamingos pick through the water in near-silence.

With a spate of activities, ranging from excursions to see flamingos at Chaxa Lagoon to stargazing, it’s very much a choose-your-own-adventure destination. Travelers seeking relaxation can try ...

SALAR DE ATACAMA, CHILE - NOVEMBER 08: Flamingos walk on Chaxa lagoon in Salar de Atacama, Chile on November 08, 2022. The average number of flamingos in the Salar de Atacama in recent years has ...