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Notable lake · Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Volcán Lake

Laguna Volcán

Volcán Lake is a lake in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

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Volcán Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. 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 Volcán Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Volcán Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -18.12024, -63.64713. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Volcán Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Volcán Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Volcán Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Volcán Lake?

    Nearby: Fuerte de Samaipata (fort, 24 km), Museo Arqueológico Regional de Samaipata (museum, 31 km), Parque Regional y Área Natural de Manejo Integrado Lomas de Arena (sanctuary, 70 km), Cascada (waterfall, 5 km), Cascada 2 (waterfall, 7 km), Cascada 3 (waterfall, 7 km).

    Is Volcán Lake worth visiting?

    Volcán Lake is listed as a notable lake in Bolivia on Spotwander.