Laguna Garzón | |
Location: | Maldonado Department Rocha Department, Uruguay |
Coordinates: | -34.7667°N -54.55°W |
Pushpin Map: | Uruguay#South America |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Alt: | Location of Laguna Garzón in Uruguay. |
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.