Punta Negra Dam
Dique Punta Negra
A newer reservoir upstream of Ullum, its emerald water set between barren mountains. The lakeside road offers spectacular scenery with far fewer visitors than Ullum.
The reservoir was completed in 2015 in the upper gorge of the San Juan River, and its dam is about 100 meters high. The lakeshore has viewpoints, swimming areas and camping grounds, and you can fish or paddle a kayak here. The arid mountains around the water create a striking contrast. From the city, continue west about 40 km via Zonda Canyon or Ullum Reservoir to link the three into a one-day self-drive loop. There are no services along the way, so fill up on fuel and carry water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cavas de Zonda
- Quebrada de Zonda
- Jardín de los Poetas
- Dique de Ullum
- Parque Faunístico de San Juan
- Museo del Vino Santiago Graffigna
- Auditorio Juan Victoria
- Parque de Mayo