Salar de Empexa

The Salar de Empexa extends across 483 square kilometers at an elevation of 3723 meters, featuring pure salt deposits concentrated in its central region.

The salt flat originated from the evaporation of the ancient Lake Minchin, which covered large portions of the Bolivian Altiplano during prehistoric periods.

Local communities near Salar de Empexa maintain traditions of salt extraction, applying methods passed through generations for resource management.

Visitors require specialized transportation to access the salt flat, as the terrain demands vehicles equipped for high-altitude desert conditions.

Underground water transfers occur between Salar de Michincha, Salar de Coposa, and Salar de Empexa, creating an interconnected hydrological system.

Elevation above the sea: 3,723 m

GPS coordinates: -20.38580,-68.52170

Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:08