Laguna de Castillos
Laguna de Castillos is an important water body in the Rocha Department of Uruguay. It is located 15 kilometres south of Castillos and 50 kilometres northeast of Rocha. It is considered an important wildlife refuge and bird sanctuary.- Type: Lake
- Description: body of water
- Also known as: “Castillos”, “Lago de Castillos”, and “Laguna Castillos”
Laguna de Castillos
- Category: body of water
- Location: Rocha Department, Uruguay, South America
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Latitude
-34.31888° or 34° 19′ 8″ south
Longitude
-53.92528° or 53° 55′ 31″ west
Elevation
-4 metres (-13 feet)
Open location code
48Q8M3JF+CV
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Spanish—“Laguna de Castillos” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Laguna de Castillos”
- Lithuanian: “Kastiljoso lagūna”
- Russian: “Лагуна-де-Кастильос”
- Spanish: “Laguna de Castillos”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Palmar de Castillos and Rincón de los Olivera.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Punta Diamante and Refugio de Fauna Laguna de Castillos.
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