Tortuguero Lagoon
Natural reservoir located between Vega Baja and Manatí, Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Laguna Tortuguero Natural Reserve is a natural reservoir located between the municipalities of Vega Baja and Manatí in Puerto Rico.
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Laguna Tortuguero | |
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Location | Vega Baja / Manatí municipalities, Puerto Rico |
Coordinates | 18°27′48″N 66°26′29″W |
Type | natural reservoir |
Basin countries | Puerto Rico |
Surface area | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
Water volume | 6.43 mi (10.35 km) |
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The lagoon is one of only two natural reservoirs in the island of Puerto Rico (the other being Joyuda Lagoon), and is home to an ample variety of species.