Tranque Puclaro
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| Tranque Puclaro | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30°01′S 70°49′W / 30.01°S 70.82°WCoordinates: 30°01′S 70°49′W / 30.01°S 70.82°W |
| Lake type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Elqui River |
| Primary outflows | Elqui River |
| Basin countries | Chile |
| Max. length | 595 mts |
| Surface area | 760 a |
| Water volume | 200,000,000 m³ |
| Surface elevation | 83 mts |
Tranque Puclaro is an artificial lake created by a dam on the Elqui River, 60 km east of the city of La Serena. Regular strong winds make the lake a popular place for kitesurfing.[1]
