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Local favourite lake · Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Camaronera

Camaronera is a lake in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

Camaronera: 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 Camaronera

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 Camaronera — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 0.52269, -79.98707. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Camaronera full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Camaronera?

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

    What are the places to visit near Camaronera?

    Nearby: Reserva Ecológica Mache - Chindul (sanctuary, 34 km), Playa Negra (Black beach) (beach, 8 km), cuevas (cave, 9 km), Río Muisne (river spot, 10 km), Isla Zapotal (river spot, 12 km), Camino (viewpoint, 13 km).