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Local favourite lake · Peñón Blanco, Durango

Zapata

Zapata is a lake in Peñón Blanco, Durango.

Zapata: 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 Zapata

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 Zapata — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 24.64599, -103.70492. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Zapata full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Zapata?

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

    What are the places to visit near Zapata?

    Nearby: Puerto El Herradero (viewpoint, 8 km), Puerto Los Encinos (viewpoint, 13 km), Cañada San Antonio (viewpoint, 13 km), Cañon El Gachupín (viewpoint, 13 km), Cañón San Simón (viewpoint, 14 km), Cañón El Alamo (viewpoint, 15 km).