Calima Lake
Reservoir in Darién, Valle del Cauca / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Calima Lake (Spanish: Lago Calima) is the largest artificial lake in Colombia and in the American continent (South, Central and North America) with an area of 70 km2. It is located in the municipality of Darién in the Valle del Cauca Department.
Calima Lake | |
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Lago Calima (Spanish) | |
Location | Darién, Valle del Cauca |
Coordinates | 3°53′40.45″N 76°29′41.58″W |
Type | reservoir |
Basin countries | Colombia |
Surface area | 70 km2 (27 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) |
The lake is part of a hydroelectric project for generating power for the department. C.V.C (Corporación Autónoma Regional del Valle del Cauca) started the construction of the lake in 1961.
Calima Lake has become a place for water sports and leisure activities. Vacation centers, restaurants, and camping zones were built near the lake. The lake is currently a popular place and is frequented by both national and international tourists, especially those from nearby cities and towns, like Cali and Buga. The elevation of the lake is 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) above sea level.