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Local favourite lake · Tarapacа Region, Chile

Laguna Cotane

Laguna Cotane is a lake in Tarapacа Region, Chile.

Laguna Cotane: 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 Laguna Cotane

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 Laguna Cotane — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -20.27727, -68.94022. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Laguna Cotane full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Laguna Cotane?

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

    What are the places to visit near Laguna Cotane?

    Nearby: Parque Nacional Salar del Huasco (sanctuary, 18 km), Waylla West (viewpoint, 28 km), Waylla East (viewpoint, 29 km), Cerro Piga (viewpoint, 36 km), Cerro Wila Qullu (viewpoint, 37 km), Cerro Napa (viewpoint, 49 km).