Laguna Garzón Explained

Laguna Garzón
Location:Maldonado Department
Rocha Department, Uruguay
Coordinates:-34.7667°N -54.55°W
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Laguna José Ignacio (José Ignacio Lagoon) is a body of water located between Maldonado Department and Rocha Department, Uruguay.

A sandbank separates it from the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal lagoon was previously served by a small 2-vehicle ferry that required daylight and good weather to operate; in December 2015, the Laguna Garzón Bridge on Route 10 was opened to vehicular traffic, providing a crossing for pedestrians and up to approximately 1,000 vehicles a day.[1]

A birdwatching site, it was designated part of the National System of Protected Areas in Uruguay.[2]

The nearest famous seaside resort is José Ignacio.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Circular bridge by Rafael Viñoly spans Uruguay lagoon. 19 January 2016. Dezeen.
  2. Web site: Propuesta de ingreso del área protegida Laguna Garzón al Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas . es . 9 December 2013. Dirección Nacional de Medio Ambiente-Ministerio de Vivienda Ordenamiento Territorial y Medio Ambiente. December 2011. pdf. https://web.archive.org/web/20131212021147/http://vidasilvestre.org.uy/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/PROPUESTA-AP-Laguna-Garz%C3%B3n.pdf. 12 December 2013.