Lake Arenal

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Lake Arenal
Lake Arenal - A view from the southwest side looking across at the north
A view from the southwest side looking across at the north
Coordinates 10.53° N 84.93° WCoordinates: 10.53° N 84.93° W
Lake type reservoir
Basin countries Costa Rica
Average depth 100-200 ft

Lake Arenal is a reservoir in Costa Rica, formed by enlarging an existing small lake of the same name by the completion of a dam in 1979. It is located near the Arenal Volcano and the Monteverde cloud forest, at 10.53° N 84.93° W. Lake Arenal is the key driver in a nationwide hydroelectric project that currently produces the majority of electricity for the entire country.[1]. Water depth generally varies between 100 and 200 feet. The communities of "old" Arenal and Tronadora were submerged by the expanded lake.

From November through April the dependable strong winds attract windsurfers to its western end.[2]

Real estate in the Lake Arenal region of Costa Rica is exploding perhaps due to the high prices for beach front and ocean view properties in Costa Rica.[3]

[edit] Wildlife

Primarily, there are two species of fish in Lake Arenal, the Machaca fish (not to be confused with Machaca food) and Bass. Birds found in the area include the hummingbird and woodpecker.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pérez, Carlos (2006-12-13), “Results of the Event”, Minutes of the Workshop on Adaptation to Climate Change in Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica: Trofcca Central America 
  2. ^ Lake Arenal Costa Rica Tilawa Windsurf Center - Windsuring Kiteboarding Rentals Lessons. Retrieved on 2007-10-02.
  3. ^ Lake Arenal Real Estate Costa Rica - Moran Real Estate. Retrieved on 2007-10-02.

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Panorama of the area around Arenal Lake.
Panorama of the area around Arenal Lake.
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