Lake Arenal

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Lake Arenal is artificial lake in Costa Rica, and is the largest lake in the country, located near the Arenal Volcano and also the Monteverde cloud forest. Lake Arenal is the key driver in a nationwide hydroelectric project that currently produces the majority of electricity for the entire country. Water depth generally varies between 100 and 200 feet.

Wildlife

There are primarily only two kinds of fish in Lake Arenal: the Machaca and Bass. Birds found in the area include: hummingbird and woodpeckers.

External links

• [Lake Arenal information on arenal.net]
• [Guide and photos of the Northwest area of Lake Arenal]
• [Pictures of Arenal Lake]

 

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