La Plata Lake
Lago La Plata is a lake located between the municipalities of Naranjito, Toa Alta, and Bayamón in Puerto Rico. The lake was created in 1973 and serves as a reservoir for potable water. The lake receives flow from the La Plata River and can be used for fishing.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Reservoir
- Description: lake in Puerto Rico
- Also known as: “Lake La Plata”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge and Plata Bridge.
Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge
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The Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge is a Cable-stayed bridge that connects the cities of Toa Alta and Naranjito, in Puerto Rico by the Puerto Rico Highway 5. It was named after Jesus Izcoa Moure, as he was the first state legislator to be a native of Naranjito, and his signature is stamped on the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Jesús Izcoa Moure Bridge is situated 2½ km east of La Plata Lake.
Plata Bridge
Bridge
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Plata Bridge, listed in Puerto Rico's bridge inventory as Bridge #374 and now also known as Antiguo Puente Plata, was built in 1908. It is significant as "the only extant large multi span truss bridge in Puerto Rico", according to its nomination document for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Plata Bridge is situated 3 km southeast of La Plata Lake.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Naranjito and Corozal.
Naranjito
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Naranjito is a small town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the island's Cordillera Central region. It is most known for its modern cable-stayed bridge which connects it to San Juan's metropolitan area, and its colorful downtown.
Corozal
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Corozal is a mountain town and municipality of Puerto Rico. It is located in Karst Country and its relief is characterized for its mogotes, caves and waterfalls. The town is also known for its indigenous history.
La Plata Lake
- Category: body of water
- Location: Toa Alta, Northern Coast, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Spanish—“La Plata Lake” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Lago La Plata”
- French: “La Plata Lake”
- Spanish: “Lago La Plata (Puerto Rico)”
- Spanish: “Lago La Plata”
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