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Lake Cerrillos

1992 establishments in Puerto Rico2010 Central American and Caribbean Games venuesBarrio MaragüezGeography of Ponce, Puerto RicoReservoirs in Puerto Rico
Tourist attractions in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Lago Cerrillos
Lago Cerrillos

Lake Cerrillos (Spanish: Lago Cerrillos) is a human-made lake located in barrio Maragüez, Ponce, Puerto Rico. The lake was finished in 1992 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The main purposes of the reservoir are flood control, water supply, and recreation. There is a variety of fish available for fishing such as largemouth bass, bluegills, catfish and tilapias. The 1993 Central American and Caribbean Games that were held in Ponce staged the canoeing competitions in this lake. It was used in the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games for the sports of Canoeing, Rowing. The lake is the main drinking water source for the city of Ponce.

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Lake Cerrillos
Camino El Collado, Ponce Maragüez (Maragüez)

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N 18.088888888889 ° E -66.579166666667 °
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Bosque Estatal de Cerrillos

Camino El Collado
Ponce, Maragüez (Maragüez)
Puerto Rico, United States
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