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Local favourite lake · Parás, Nuevo León

El Nido

El Nido is a lake in Parás, Nuevo León.

El Nido: 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 Nido

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 Nido — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 26.73333, -99.44188. 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 Nido full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit El Nido?

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

    What are the places to visit near El Nido?

    Nearby: Falcon International Reservoir (lake, 23 km), Falcon State Park (park, 43 km), El Parian (City Market) (attraction, 14 km), Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Refugio (church, 14 km), Zapata County Museum of History (museum, 32 km), Juan Vela Lake Dam (lake, 38 km).