Calima Lake 2.97

Calima Lake is the largest artificial lake in Colombia with an area of 70 km2. It is located in the municipality of Darién in the Valle del Cauca Department.The lake is part of a hydroelectric project for generating power for the department. C.V.C started construction of the lake by 1961.Calima Lake has become a place for water sports and leisure activities. Vacation centers, restaurants and camping zones were built near the lake, and is currently a popular place frequented by both national and international tourists, especially those from nearby cities and towns like Cali and Buga. The elevation of the lake is 1500m above sea level.RoutesThere are three major routes to arrive to Darién from Cali, the closest city, by road/ Cali - Palmira - Buga - Darién, 108 km. This route has the best conditionsCali - Yumbo - Vijes - Darién, 93 km. Although this is one of the most crowded routes, the road is in good condition and offers great landscapes alongside the Cauca River.Cali - Dagua - Loboguerrero - Darién, 100 km. This routeWeatherThe average annual temperature is 18.8 °C, although by afternoon and in the night can be colder. The temperature ranges from 14.0 °C to 28.8 °C. The weather is classified as humid meso-thermal with a rain period of 189 days.