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El Coronel

El Coronel is a lake in Chalchihuites, Zacatecas.

El Coronel: 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 Coronel

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 Coronel — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 23.36543, -103.90997. 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 Coronel full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit El Coronel?

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

    What are the places to visit near El Coronel?

    Nearby: Alta Vista (fort, 16 km), Alta Vista (Chalchihuites) Zona Arqueológica (fort, 16 km), Reserva de la Biosfera La Michilía (sanctuary, 32 km), Puerto La Desgraciada (viewpoint, 33 km), Cerro El Papantón (viewpoint, 46 km), Puerto Fuentezuela (viewpoint, 46 km).