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The Ojos de Salar (Eyes of the Salar) are a series of circular lagoons in the Salar de Atacama. It was still spring in Chile and a bit chilly, but we braved it and went for a dip in the salt saturated water. The guide gave us a very professional commentary, and best of all handed us a beer to drink while we were floating in the Ojos. After getting out, our clothes were like elephant hide, stiff from deposits of salt.

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