Lago de los Manatíes
Lago de los Manatíes is a lagoon in Barranquilla, Atlántico. Lago de los Manatíes is situated nearby to the neighborhood Maizal, as well as near the locality Caujaral.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bocas de Ceniza and Puerto Colombia.
Bocas de Ceniza
Locality
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Bocas de Ceniza is the mouth of the Magdalena River in the Caribbean Sea. It owes its name to the dusky color ocean waters take to receive the river. At present, the river flows into the sea through an artificial canal built in the 1930s. Bocas de Ceniza is situated 8 km northeast of Lago de los Manatíes.
Puerto Colombia
Town
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Puerto Colombia is a coastal town and municipality in Atlántico Department, Colombia founded in the mid-1800s. It is famous for its "Pier of Puerto Colombia", that at one time was the largest pier in the world. Puerto Colombia is situated 9 km southwest of Lago de los Manatíes.
Lago de los Manatíes
- Type: Lagoon
- Also known as: “Lago de los Manaties”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, South America
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Latitude
11.04239° or 11° 2′ 33″ northLongitude
-74.89309° or 74° 53′ 35″ westElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
773724R4+XQGeoNames ID
12342449
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In Other Languages
“Lago de los Manatíes” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Lago de los Manatíes”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Maizal and Caujaral.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ciénaga de los Manatíes and Lago de Caujaral.
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