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Notable lake · Departamento Valcheta, Río Negro

Laguna Chanquín

Laguna Chanquín is a lake in Departamento Valcheta, Río Negro.

Laguna Chanquín: 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 Laguna Chanquín

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 Laguna Chanquín — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -40.70374, -66.23477. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Laguna Chanquín full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Laguna Chanquín?

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

    What are the places to visit near Laguna Chanquín?

    Nearby: Laguna Curicó (lake, 32 km), Laguna Indio Muerto (lake, 43 km), Laguna Tres Picos (lake, 47 km), Laguna La Larga (lake, 70 km), Mirador Cerro de la Cruz (viewpoint, 7 km), Parque de la Mujer - Paseo de la Ribera (park, 8 km).

    Is Laguna Chanquín worth visiting?

    Laguna Chanquín is listed as a notable lake in Río Negro on Spotwander.