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El Mago

El Mago is a lake in Jiménez, Chihuahua.

El Mago: 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 Mago

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 Mago — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 27.62727, -104.25751. 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 Mago full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit El Mago?

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

    What are the places to visit near El Mago?

    Nearby: Cañón La Paila (viewpoint, 14 km), Cañón La Mina (viewpoint, 16 km), C. El Carreton (viewpoint, 18 km), Cañón El Toro (viewpoint, 30 km), Cañón San Francisco (viewpoint, 33 km), Cañón El Cuerno (viewpoint, 34 km).