Los Amargos

Just a few kilometers from the town of Guerrero Negro, in the heart of the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, lies a place as surprising as it is photogenic: Los Amargos. This vast salt flat is part of the Exportadora de Sal (ESSA) complex and is considered one of the most surreal landscapes in the region.

From afar, its white surface looks as if it were covered in snow or ice. Yet up close, you’ll discover a shimmering crust of salt crystals coating the ground and reflecting the sky with striking intensity. The most astonishing sight is the cluster of small turquoise pools that emerge from this snowy-like expanse—true saline oases that contrast beautifully with the surrounding whiteness.

Walking across this crunchy, glistening terrain is a sensory experience in itself. Every step echoes through a desert that feels alive and entirely unique. But the most unforgettable moment comes when you slip—just for a few minutes—into the warm, highly saline pools. Here, your body floats effortlessly, giving you a sensation of weightlessness often compared to the Dead Sea.

Guides recommend staying in the water no longer than 20 minutes and rinsing off with fresh water immediately afterward to avoid any adverse effects on the skin.

Los Amargos captivates not only for its unusual beauty but also for the sense of awe, contemplation, and deep connection it inspires with the salt-rich landscape that shapes the identity of Guerrero Negro. It’s a little-known spot, but one that deserves a place on the list of any curious traveler in search of extraordinary, otherworldly scenery.