Notable lake · Coquimbo Region, Chile
Embalse Culimo
Embalse Culimo is a lake in Coquimbo Region, Chile.
Embalse Culimo: 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 Embalse Culimo
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 Embalse Culimo — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -32.07272, -71.22742. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Embalse Culimo
- Cerro Tapado · viewpoint · Valparaiso Region · ~38 km · Must-see
- Iglesia Papudo · church · Valparaiso Region · ~65 km · Must-see
- Cerro Colorados · viewpoint · Coquimbo Region · ~72 km · Must-see
- Cerro Silla del Gobernador · viewpoint · Coquimbo Region · ~31 km
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Cerro Santa Inés · viewpoint · Valparaiso Region · ~34 km
- Cueva La Quintrala · cave · Coquimbo Region · ~36 km
- Humedal Urbano Estuario Los Molles · sanctuary · Valparaiso Region · ~40 km
- Laguna Conchalí · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~42 km
- Santuario de la Naturaleza y Sitio Ramsar Laguna Conchalí · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~42 km
- Embalse Corrales · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~42 km
- Faro Isla de los Huevos · beach · Coquimbo Region · ~42 km
- Parroquia Petorca · fort · Valparaiso Region · ~43 km
- Cuesta de los Coligues · viewpoint · Valparaiso Region · ~43 km
- Cuesta Lo Delgado · viewpoint · Valparaiso Region · ~43 km
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Humedal Salinas de Pullally - Dunas de Longotoma · sanctuary · Valparaiso Region · ~49 km
- Portezuelo Guardia · viewpoint · Coquimbo Region · ~49 km
- Portezuelo Pedernal · viewpoint · Valparaiso Region · ~49 km
- Cuesta de la Grupa · viewpoint · Valparaiso Region · ~49 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Embalse Culimo
- Laguna Conchalí · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~42 km
- Santuario de la Naturaleza y Sitio Ramsar Laguna Conchalí · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~42 km
- Embalse Corrales · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~42 km
- Laguna de Pullalli · lake · Valparaiso Region · ~53 km
- Laguna del Sobrante · lake · Valparaiso Region · ~81 km
- Embalse El Bato · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~84 km
- Laguna Chepical · lake · Valparaiso Region · ~90 km
- Embalse Chacrillas · lake · Valparaiso Region · ~101 km
- Laguna del Pelado · lake · Coquimbo Region · ~112 km
- Embalse Los Aromos · lake · Valparaiso Region · ~125 km
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Frequently asked
Is Embalse Culimo full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Embalse Culimo yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Embalse Culimo?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Embalse Culimo?
Nearby: Cerro Tapado (viewpoint, 38 km), Iglesia Papudo (church, 65 km), Cerro Colorados (viewpoint, 72 km), Cerro Silla del Gobernador (viewpoint, 31 km), Santuario de la Naturaleza Cerro Santa Inés (viewpoint, 34 km), Cueva La Quintrala (cave, 36 km).
Is Embalse Culimo worth visiting?
Embalse Culimo is listed as a notable lake in Chile on Spotwander.