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Local favourite lake · Jiménez, Chihuahua

La Paila

La Paila is a lake in Jiménez, Chihuahua.

La Paila: 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 La Paila

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 La Paila — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 27.53227, -104.21118. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is La Paila full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit La Paila?

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

    What are the places to visit near La Paila?

    Nearby: Cañón La Paila (viewpoint, 1 km), Cañón La Mina (viewpoint, 3 km), Cañón El Cuerno (viewpoint, 20 km), Cañón El Toro (viewpoint, 21 km), Cañón San Francisco (viewpoint, 23 km), Cañón La Escondida (viewpoint, 28 km).