Laguna Blanca
Bolivia, south-america
N/A
4,349 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: you're in Bolivia, Sur Lípez Province, Potosí Department, cruising through the Salvador Dalí Desert. You're heading to Laguna Blanca, a seriously high-altitude salt lake sitting at a whopping 14,270 feet!
The road? Let's just say it's an *adventure*. Think gravel and sand, which can turn into a real mud-fest when it rains. It gets so slippery that even 4x4s can struggle. Seriously, after a storm, you might as well turn around because the road can become totally impassable. But if you brave it, the scenery is out of this world! Just be prepared for a wild ride!
Where is it?
Laguna Blanca is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -16.0906, -64.0631
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 4,349 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -16.0906, -64.0631
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