Behold the mighty landscape of Laguna Colorada, one of the natural wonders in southwest Bolivia.
Internationally known as the red lagoon, this shallow salt lake is a part of the almost-barren and otherworldly Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve, which belongs in the Andes mountain range and is a major tourist attraction in the region.
The vibrant coloration of the lake, that shifts between deep blue and dark red, is caused by sediments and algae in the water that is only one meter deep.
The lagoon stretches across 6000 hectares and is dotted with white borax islands, which look magnificent in contrast with the brightly colored water. The dramatic layers of white and earthy tones in the scenery are completed with the sight of the distant snow-capped Andes.
This famous landscape attracts photographers from all over the world, all of them striving to capture the perfect composition of earthy browns, clean whites, and deep reds.
But there’s something else that makes Laguna Colorada a favorite spot among natives and tourists alike – the lake can boast with hosting hundreds of some of the rarest flamingo species in the world who come to feed on the abundance of plankton in the lake.
Enjoy the unique, unforgettable appeal of Laguna Colorada in the gallery below!
