Trou Caïman
| Trou Caïman | |
|---|---|
| Location | Plaine du Cul-de-Sac |
| Coordinates | 18°39′N 72°08′W / 18.650°N 72.133°WCoordinates: 18°39′N 72°08′W / 18.650°N 72.133°W |
| Type | saline lake |
| Basin countries | Haiti |
| Max. length | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
| Max. width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Surface area | 16 km² (6.2 mi²) |
Trou Caïman (literally "Caiman's Hole" in French), sometimes called Eau Gallée by locals, is a saltwater lake in Haiti known for its excellent birdwatching opportunities. The lake is 9 km (5.6 mi) long, 3 km (1.9 mi) wide, and approximately 16 km² (6.2 mi²) in area.[1] It is located northeast of Croix-des-Bouquets in the Ouest Department on the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac rift valley nearby much larger saline lakes such as Lake Azuéi in Haiti, and Lake Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic.