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La Yesca Dam, Mexico

From series “The Most Impressive Dams on Earth”
Year: 2012. Lenght: 628 m. Height: 220 m.

La Yesca Dam is a world known dam in Mexico. It has begun to work only in 2012. The 220 meters high dam has been built for 5 years. La Yesca Dam is a 628 meters long rock-fill dam with a solid concrete pavement. The dam is located on the Santiago River near Guadalajara. Today it is quite popular touristic place of interest.

As other largest world dams, La Yesca Dam generates huge volumes of the electric power and regulates water currents. The surface area of the reservoir is 33,4 square meters. The dam is an essential component of the working power station. The power of which has numerously increased since the new dam has appeared.

This power station is one of the leading in the whole world. It has two all-powerful turbine-generators. Travellers, who want to see the large and incredible dam, can also walk in beautiful natural places. Shores of the Santiago River are rich in fauna and flora. Next - Dworshak Dam


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La Yesca Dam - interactive map

Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'HSBC' located in 33 km ( check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'La Saeta Del Silencii' in 22 km
Supermarket: 'Panadería (Gachupines Patrimonio Cult Inmat. Mpal)' in 15 km
Parking: 'Mi Bodega Aurrerá Parking Lot' in 34 km
Apotheek: 'Heca Farmacéutico' in 20 km
Police station: 'policia' in 34 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Super Verde, tienda orgánica' in 15 km
Railway station: 'estacion de tren' in 35 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Don Miguel Hidalgo Airport GDL - in 111 km
 »  Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport PVR - in 133 km
 »  Playa de Oro International Airport ZLO - in 233 km
 »  Del Bajio International Airport BJX - in 272 km
 »  General Rafael Buelna Airport MZT - in 312 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near La Yesca Dam

Hotel Casa Dulce Maria

Located in 43 km from La Yesca Dam
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Rooms: 17
Each air-conditioned room at the Dulce Maria has classic decor with mahogany furnishings. All accommodation comes with satellite TV. Some rooms … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Posada del Agave

Located in 44 km from La Yesca Dam
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Rooms: 12
The rooms offer wooden furniture, colourful walls, wardrobe and cable TV. The bathrooms are private and come with shower. Guests can find a wide … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Boutique La Cofradia

Located in 45 km from La Yesca Dam
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Rooms: 4
The spacious, air-conditioned rooms at La Cofradia feature a sofa, coffee maker and minibar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer, and the … More: photo, rates and booking
Santa Maria Resort Boutique Collection

Located in 52 km from La Yesca Dam
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Rooms: 10
Air-conditioned suites have a private terrace with garden or lagoon views. Each has a ceiling fan and a private bathroom with a shower and … More: photo, rates and booking

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