Lake Arenal
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Lake Arenal is a lake in Costa Rica, the largest lake in the country. A dam was completed in 1979 that enlarged the existing lake. It is located near the Arenal Volcano and also the Monteverde cloud forest, at . Lake Arenal is the key driver in a nationwide hydroelectric project that currently produces the majority of electricity for the entire country. Water depth generally varies between 100 and 200 feet. The communities of "old" Arenal and Tronadera were submerged by the expanded lake.
From November through April the dependable strong winds attract windsurfers to its western end. There are now two windsurf businesses located between Tilarán and Nuevo Arenal.
[edit] Wildlife
There are primarily two kinds of fish in Lake Arenal, the Machaca and Bass. Birds found in the area include the hummingbird and woodpecker.
[edit] External links
- Lake Arenal information on arenal.net
- Guide and photos of the Northwest area of Lake Arenal
- Pictures of Arenal Lake
- Pictures of windsurfing at Lake Arenal
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