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Notable lake · Cajamarca, Peru

Limón Dam

Limón Dam is a lake in Cajamarca, Peru.

Limón Dam: 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 Limón Dam

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 Limón Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -5.90264, -79.33260. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Limón Dam full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Limón Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Limón Dam?

    Nearby: Laquipampa Wildlife Refuge (sanctuary, 65 km), Represa Limón (lake, 2 km), Inka Tampu (fort, 17 km), Huancabamba Depression (viewpoint, 25 km), Abra de Porculla (viewpoint, 25 km), Moyán-Palacio Forest Regional Conservation Area (sanctuary, 39 km).

    Is Limón Dam worth visiting?

    Limón Dam is listed as a notable lake in Peru on Spotwander.