San Roque Dam
Dique San Roque
A dam completed in 1890, one of the earliest in South America. The road along its crest offers lake views, and the spillway's 'Bride's Veil' flows alongside lake sports.
The San Roque Dam was first completed in 1890, when it was one of the largest dams in the world. It was raised and rebuilt in 1944, forming Lake San Roque, on which Villa Carlos Paz sits. The road along the dam crest overlooks the lake and mountains. The downstream spillway, which flows like white gauze during the rainy season, is known as the 'Bride's Veil' (Cola de Novia). The lake area offers boat cruises, sailing, and kayaking. The viewpoints are open all day and free of charge. The dam lies about 7 kilometers north of Villa Carlos Paz, on the way to Cosquín.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Villa Carlos Paz
- Cuckoo Clock (Reloj Cu-Cú)
- Aerosilla Carlos Paz
- Cabalango
- Cosquín
- Cerro Pan de Azúcar
- Cascada Los Chorrillos
- Hotel Edén (La Falda)