Green Lake

Introduction

Green Lake is a strange and beautiful highland salt lake on the southwest Bolivian plateau, its water a fascinating emerald, jade or blue-green from special minerals, with the majestic Licancabur volcano cone behind it—a magnificent natural wonder. Green Lake (meaning 'green lake') lies at the far south of the southwest Bolivian plateau, about 4,300+ m above sea level, near the Chile border. This highland salt lake, contrasting with Red Lake's blood-red, shows a unique, fascinating emerald, jade or blue-green—from minerals like copper and arsenic (color deepens when wind stirs the water). The green water, like a giant emerald or gem in the sun, is set in the bleak, magnificent highland desert; behind it rises the perfectly shaped, conical Licancabur volcano (over 5,900 m)—green water and the majestic cone merge into a colorful, magnificent highland picture. Green Lake, with its fascinating green water and volcano backdrop, is an unforgettable wonder of the southwest Bolivian plateau. Note extreme altitude and cold. Admire Green Lake. At about 4,300+ m, watch for altitude sickness, rest more, bring medicine; highland cold, wind protection, warmth, sun protection; with a guide, don't enter water (minerals); civilized visiting.

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