Is Salar de Coipasa Mirror Season happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
After seasonal rains a thin, calm layer of water pools on the flat salt crust of Salar de Coipasa, producing near-perfect sky reflections.
The effect can cover hundreds to thousands of hectares for a limited window each rainy season, creating photographic mirror surfaces and dramatic vistas.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Coipasa Village Shoreline |
| Northern Access Road Viewpoint |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.