Embalse La Paloma

Infobox lake
lake_name = La Paloma
image_lake = Tranque La Paloma-Cerro Huatulame.jpg
caption_lake = The reservoir as seen from Cerro Huatulame
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coords = coord|30|45|S|71|0|W|type:waterbody_region:CL|display=inline,title
type = Irrigation reservoir
inflow = Grande River
outflow = Grande River
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basin_countries = Chile
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area = 30 km²
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volume = 750,000,000 m³
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reference = Earth Info, "earth-info.nga.mil" webpage: [http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html] ]

Embalse La Paloma is an artificial lake located 27 km southeast of the city of Ovalle, in the Coquimbo Region, Chile. Although its primary purpose is to provide water for irrigation, the reservoir is also a popular recreational spot for locals and visitors. It was inaugurated in 1968.

References

* [http://www.sernatur.cl/scripts/sitio/destino_atractivo2.php?destino=177&atractivo=649 Embalse La Paloma] Es icon