Alalay Lake

Laguna Alalay is a lake in the Cochabamba Department, Bolivia. At an elevation of 2570 m, its surface area is 2.4 km². Lake has flood control dam that regulates floods of Rocha River.[1] Lake perimeter, called circuit Bolivia (Circuito Bolivia), features bicycle path and jogging track.[2] Some visitors find lake polluted and unattractive. [3]

Map of Cochabamba showing Alalay Lake in the south east of the town
Laguna Alalay
Location of Alalay Lake in Bolivia.
Location of Alalay Lake in Bolivia.
Alalay Lake
Location of Alalay Lake in Bolivia.
Location of Alalay Lake in Bolivia.
Alalay Lake
Location of Alalay Lake in Bolivia.
Location of Alalay Lake in Bolivia.
Alalay Lake
LocationCochabamba Department
Coordinates17°24′21.7″S 66°08′23.4″W
Basin countriesBolivia
Surface area2.4 km2 (0.93 sq mi)
Max. depth5 m (16 ft)
Surface elevation3,686 m (12,093 ft)
Islandsnone

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