Laguna Garzón
Lagoon on the Atlantic seashore in Uruguay / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laguna José Ignacio (José Ignacio Lagoon) is a body of water located between Maldonado Department and Rocha Department, Uruguay.
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Laguna Garzón | |
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Location | Maldonado Department Rocha Department, Uruguay |
Coordinates | 34°46′00″S 54°33′00″W |
Surface area | 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) |
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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.