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Notable lake · Departamento San Rafael, Mendoza

Dique El Nihuil

Dique El Nihuil is a lake in Departamento San Rafael, Mendoza.

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Dique El Nihuil: 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 Dique El Nihuil

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 Dique El Nihuil — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -35.02678, -68.67856. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dique El Nihuil full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dique El Nihuil?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dique El Nihuil?

    Nearby: Embalse El Nihuil (waterfall, 11 km), Atuel Canyon (viewpoint, 15 km), Valle Grande Reservoir (lake, 28 km), Catedral San Rafael Arcangel (museum, 70 km), Cerro Nihuil (viewpoint, 9 km), Loma Alta (viewpoint, 10 km).

    Is Dique El Nihuil worth visiting?

    Dique El Nihuil is listed as a notable lake in Mendoza on Spotwander.