Santa Juana Reserve, Vallenar is located at a distance of about 20 km to the east of Vallenar. One can reach this fascinating spot of sightseeing in Vallenar by taking the internal road of the Huasco river valley. The main reason behind constructing the Santa Juana Reserve, Vallenar was to regulate the river’s waters for providing irrigation water to the nearby cultivable lands.
The importance of Santa Juana Reserve, Vallenar to the economy of the city can be put like this. Santa Juan is located in the valley of Huasco. This area mainly thrived by agricultural plantations. Vallenar, actually placed at a distance of about 145 km south of Copiapó and 668 km from Santiago and at 380 meters above sea used to be a center for iron mining. Later on, it was developed as a center of agricultural industry; most of the credit goes to river Huasco and the recent construction of the Santa Juana Reserve. This has enabled the fertilization of the lands in this area to a great extent. Mainly, vegetables, fruit trees and vineyards are produced here.
Santa Juana Reserve, Vallenar is an artificial lake. The reservoir is about 10 km long. The reservoir covers a surface area of 410 hectares. The water is turquoise blue, the wonderful natural ambiance amidst which, the reservoir stands makes it one of the most refreshing tourist attractions in Vallenar. It is also responsible for making a sharp contrast between the dry, arid nature of the surrounding area. A great opportunity of various recreational sports during the Vallenar tour can also be availed of here. One can practice water sports such as sailing and rowing here.
The capacity of the Santa Juana Reserve, Vallenar is 160 million cubic meters. It can provide water to about 12,000 hectares of land. Therefore , in this way the reservoir supports the farming industry of the region to a great extent.
Situated in the valley of Huasco, an area dominated by agricultural plantations, 145 km south of Copiapó and 668 km from Santiago. It has 42,725 inhabitants and lies 380 meters above sea level.
The Santa Juana Reserve, Vallenar can be appreciated in various way. The feat of engineering, the high tech devices used in its construction all add up to it. On the other hand the wonderful, panoramic view of the valley from its imposing 115 meters high retaining wall, will also attribute a bewitching experience to your Vallenar travel.
So pack up your haversack and set out for Santa Juana Reserve, Vallenar.
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