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Local favourite lake · Anáhuac, Nuevo León

El Zacate

El Zacate is a lake in Anáhuac, Nuevo León.

El Zacate: 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 El Zacate

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 El Zacate — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 27.72224, -99.82925. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is El Zacate full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit El Zacate?

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

    What are the places to visit near El Zacate?

    Nearby: Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center (sanctuary, 48 km), Fort McIntosh (fort, 48 km), Laredo Center For the Arts (church, 50 km), Republic of the Rio Grande Museum (museum, 50 km), Cathedral of San Agustin (church, 50 km), Parque la Junta (park, 54 km).