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El Norte

El Norte is a lake in Aldama, Tamaulipas.

El Norte: 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 Norte

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 Norte — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 22.80666, -98.00703. 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 Norte full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit El Norte?

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

    What are the places to visit near El Norte?

    Nearby: Zacatón (cave, 33 km), Cenote El Zacatón (lake, 33 km), Presa El Cuete (lake, 16 km), Hielo Aldama (attraction, 19 km), Rinconada Las Palomas (viewpoint, 29 km), Presa Larga (lake, 32 km).