Hidden Lagoons of Baltinache
Over time, the geological activity caused an ocean to form in the mountains, where the salty water remained trapped for millions of years. Much of this water ha...
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Over time, the geological activity caused an ocean to form in the mountains, where the salty water remained trapped for millions of years. Much of this water has since evaporated. The remaining water is incredibly salty—its salinity is so high, it’s sometimes even higher than the Dead Sea. In some of these dazzling blue lakes, surrounded by shimmering crystals of salt, . You can swim. The rest are off-limits for research and conservation purposes. The water is relatively cold, at about 18 degrees Celsius, but in the burning desert Sun it feels refreshing.
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