Salar de Alconcha

Salar de Alconcha is a salt lake located at high altitude in the Antofagasta Region. The body of water is fed by underground springs and surrounded by white salt deposits.

The salt lake was first documented in surveys during the 1920s and mapped in detail. These early studies established its precise location at the base of Alconcha Mountain.

The salt flat represents the natural heritage of northern Chile's Altiplano region, where indigenous communities have lived for generations.

The high elevation requires preparation for harsh conditions and significant temperature shifts. Visiting is easiest during the drier season.

The salt flat contains a central lagoon measuring 0.5 to 1 square kilometer, fed by underground springs emerging from its eastern shore.

Location: Antofagasta Region

Elevation above the sea: 4,109 m

GPS coordinates: -21.05278,-68.48778

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:24