Laguna del Sauce

#14 among destinations in Uruguay

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Laguna del Sauce is a subtropical shallow lake and the largest water body in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. It is located 15 kilometres west of Punta del Este. The lake is the only freshwater ecosystem in the country classified for drinking water as its principal use. ()

Alternative names: Area: 19.31 mi²Length: 7.46 miWidth: 3.73 miElevation: 10 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°49'14"S, 55°4'16"W

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MaldonadoUruguay

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Laguna del Sauce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lussich Arboretum, Punta Ballena.

4.1 miSE
Nature preserve with a variety of trees
Lussich Arboretum
104 min walk • The Lussich Arboretum is an arboretum of 192 hectares located in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay near Punta del Este and Punta Ballena.
4.7 miS
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Punta Ballena
120 min walk • Punta Ballena is a small peninsula and a resort, as well as an important tourist attraction on the coast of Río de la Plata in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay.