Embalse Puclaro
A brilliant blue reservoir at the entrance to the valley, reflecting bare hills and blue sky. It is a stop for kitesurfing, sailing and roadside viewing.
Embalse Puclaro was built in 2000 and submerged the original village of Govaldo. When the water level is low, remnants of the old village church can be seen. The road from La Serena into the valley runs along the lake, and the lookouts make it easy to photograph the contrast between the blue lake and the brown hills. In the afternoon the valley wind is strong, attracting kitesurfing and sailing enthusiasts, and there are camps by the lake that rent equipment. It is about 15 km from Vicuña and free to visit.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Plaza de Armas & Torre Bauer, Vicuña
- Museo Gabriela Mistral
- Cerro de la Virgen, Vicuña
- Planta Pisquera Capel
- Observatorio Mamalluca
- Villaseca Solar Kitchens
- Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory
- Observatorio del Pangue