Cáceres Lake
Lake Bolivian freshwater lake in Santa Cruz Department
Laguna Cáceres in Santa Cruz Department is a freshwater lake used locally for fishing and birdwatching. Visitors often stop roadside to observe waterbirds and the surrounding rural wetlands.
How to Get to Cáceres Lake #
Access depends on which local road network is used in the Santa Cruz Department. Most visitors reach regional lakes from Santa Cruz de la Sierra and then travel by secondary roads; hiring a local driver or guide is recommended because signage is sparse.
Tips for Visiting Cáceres Lake #
- Check local maps and guides before attempting remote lakes-permissions and access routes can change.
- If fishing or boating is common, ask about seasonal restrictions and safety precautions.
- Hire a local guide if unfamiliar with the Bolivia lowlands-roads can be unmarked and weather unpredictable.
Best Time to Visit Cáceres Lake #
Dry season is generally the safest and most practical time to reach remote Bolivian lakes.
Weather & Climate near Cáceres Lake #
Cáceres Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in December) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 18°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (969 mm/year).
January
January is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm).
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February
February is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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March
March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 19 mm.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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October
October is hot with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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November
November is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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December
December is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).
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