Laguna Garzón
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Sunset on Laguna Garzón | |
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| Location | Maldonado Department Rocha Department, Uruguay |
| Coordinates | 34°46′00″S 54°33′00″W / 34.76667°S 54.55000°W |
| Surface area | 18 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi) |
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. The nearest famous seaside resort is José Ignacio.
History
This coastal lagoon was previously served by a small 2-vehicle ferry that required daylight and good weather to operate; in December 2015, the unique circular 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]
Environment
The lagoon has been designated part of the National System of Protected Areas in Uruguay. It is a birdwatching site.[2] It has been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports a significant population of wintering buff-breasted sandpipers.[3]
References
- ^ "Circular bridge by Rafael Viñoly spans Uruguay lagoon". Dezeen. 19 January 2016.
- ^ "Propuesta de ingreso del área protegida Laguna Garzón al Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas" (PDF) (in Spanish). Dirección Nacional de Medio Ambiente-Ministerio de Vivienda Ordenamiento Territorial y Medio Ambiente. December 2011. Archived from the original (pdf) on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- ^ "Garzón Lagoon". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. 2024. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
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