About Laguna de Santa María del Oro
It is a lagoon of almost 2.25 kilometers long by 1.2 wide and is located inside a volcanic crater. This crater was formed by the fall of a meteorite thousands of years ago.
The locals tell the story that the bottom of the lagoon had not been found, to which scholars explain that the impact went through deep layers of earth. However, a study found that its depth is 60 meters.
It has a beautiful landscape with pine and oak forests, and surrounding hills.
It contains fresh water that, due to the large amount of minerals and its high level of alkalinity, presents constant color changes that can be seen in shades ranging from blue to bright green, which is why it is known as the Enchanted Lagoon. The temperature of its waters is 25ºC so you can swim peacefully and regenerate your body thanks to its high concentration of volcanic minerals.