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Nugget & The Pink Lakes

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You thought the lakes on Nugget & The Surreal Lakes were bizarre? Well take a look at these lakes. They're Pink! Permanently and entirely pink lakes! The unique beauty of these lakes has made them top tourist attractions and visitors fly from all over the world to witness these phenomena firsthand.
PINK LAGOON, MEXICO
First up - Pink Lagoon, Mexico. This natural pink wonder adorns the tiny fishing village of Las Coloradas, Mexico. The mesmerising beauty is framed by crystal-like white salt and is one of the most photographed pink lakes in the world. The shallow lagoon's beautiful colour comes from the chemicals released by an abundance of red plankton and brine shrimp. As the sun evaporates the salty waters, the remains are fresh sea salt which has made the area famous for its salt mining since the rule of the Mayan Empire to present.
Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/443182419564809230/
LAKE HILLIER, AUSTRALIA
Lake Hillier is located on the edge of Middle Island, just off the south coast of Western Australia. The amazing feature of this saline lake is the long and thin shore line which separates the blushing lake from the Southern Ocean. Despite its high salt content, the lake is safe for swimming. The only living forms present are microorganisms which gives the lake its high salt content and bubble gum colour.
Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/539376492857008467/
LAGUNA COLORADO, BOLIVIA
Laguna Colorado is a shallow, salty lake found southwest of the Altiplano, Bolivia. The presence of red plankton is so abundant that the lake sometimes appears to be red. Three of the world's six flamingo species, Chilean, Andean and James flamingos inhabits Laguna Colorada. Interesting fact - flamingos gets their pink colour from the constant consumption of the red algae found in pink lakes.
Photo credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/495747871455211515/
SALINAS DE TORREVIEJA, SPAIN
Salinas de Torrevieja, Spain's pink water lake, spreads across 1,400 hectares. The salt content of this lake is so high that it allows bathers to stay afloat, similar to the Dead Sea. The lake is believed to have bodily benefits as the minerals present in the water expels many skin toxins. Interestingly, near the lake, a black mud area is also believed to have many therapeutic healing properties when applied to the skin. A beautiful feature of Salinas de Torrevieja is the abundance of flamingos which are sometimes seen in the thousands.
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The pictures of these lakes are so beautiful. They looked like strawberry milkshakes or as if they were dyed when no one was looking. They're all so pretty that they don't even look real. Did you know about the pink lakes before or are you just as amazed as I am with them? COMMENT BELOW and share your thoughts!
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  1. User Profile Private2 August 2017 at 18:53

    These lakes are beautiful! I didn't even know they existed. How are they so pink?!

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    1. Unknown2 August 2017 at 18:57

      well it's mainly due to a type of reddish algae that lives in the water. so when these organisms release chemicals and stuff, it changes the water colour to pink

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    2. User Profile Private2 August 2017 at 19:03

      are they safe to bathe in?

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    3. Unknown2 August 2017 at 19:05

      most of them are, you'll just have to be careful with the water getting into your eyes with the high salt content. these lakes are also believed to have some healing properties in them too

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  2. Unknown3 August 2017 at 18:28

    if i drink the water will i be ok?

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    1. Unknown3 August 2017 at 18:30

      um....it's not recommended that you do, but haven't read of any pink-lake-water-drinking fatalities

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  3. Ramki5 August 2017 at 18:59

    can i swim in them?!!

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    1. Unknown5 August 2017 at 19:05

      people swim in them, and said they have healing benefits and stuff so yea, you can

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  4. Anastasia5 August 2017 at 19:15

    Pink lakes?!! what is that?! lol
    that's really cool though, really does look like strawberry milkshakes

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    1. Unknown6 August 2017 at 20:05

      I didn't think these were real when I first saw pics of them

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  5. Shalima7 August 2017 at 09:05

    i'd travel just to see these babies especially spain!! <3

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  6. User Profile Private9 August 2017 at 17:41

    Lake Hillier is so pretty

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  7. User Profile Private9 August 2017 at 17:43

    i think i'll be scared to bathe in these locations

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    1. Unknown9 August 2017 at 17:54

      I'm not sure how I feel about bathing in them yet, but I'd love to see them in real

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  8. Unknown1 February 2018 at 06:45

    Great post as usual. I would not live without traveling. Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.
    Travel early and travel often. Live abroad, if you can. Understand cultures other than your own. As your understanding of other cultures increases, your understanding of yourself and your own culture will increase exponentially.
    Did you know that you can print favorite photos of your work and hang them on the wall as canvas prints?
    Robert from https://www.parrotprintcanvas.com/canvas-prints

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