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Local favourite lake · Zacatlán, Puebla

La Tortuga

La Tortuga is a lake in Zacatlán, Puebla.

La Tortuga: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit La Tortuga

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach La Tortuga — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 19.88757, -97.99375. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is La Tortuga full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for La Tortuga yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit La Tortuga?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near La Tortuga?

    Nearby: Gotcha Zacatlan (museum, 7 km), Floral Clock (attraction, 8 km), Barranca de los Jilgueros (sanctuary, 8 km), Panteón (fort, 8 km), Piedras Encimadas Valley (viewpoint, 22 km), Casa Museo Tlapalcalli (museum, 27 km).