Salinas del Bebedero

Salinas del Bebedero is a salt-producing locality in Juan Martín de Pueyrredón Department that sprawls across a broad tectonic depression with mineral-rich deposits. The terrain sits at approximately 400 meters above sea level and displays natural patterns shaped by salt accumulation.

The region was used for salt extraction from the early settlement periods of San Luis Province, providing an economic foundation for the area's growth. This activity shaped the region's development over centuries.

The locality embodies the heritage of salt harvesting, a practice woven into the daily routines and identity of those who have worked this land for generations.

The locality is accessible via Provincial Route 15, situated roughly 42 kilometers southwest of San Luis city and south of Balde. The area is remote and arid, so visitors should come prepared for sparse facilities and open landscape.

The salt water attracts specialized organisms that thrive in highly saline conditions, creating an ecological system found nowhere else. These microscopic life forms give the water its distinctive coloration.