Description
Heated by natural springs and thermal vents, Laguna de Apoyo is one of the most unique swimming and diving sites in the entire world. This freshwater lake was formed roughly 23,000 years ago when a massive volcano erupted and measures approximately 6.6 kilometers in diameter and 175 meters deep. Laguna Apoyo considered an endorheic lake, meaning that there is limited drainage in the basin. Most of the influx and outflow of water comes from underground and plays a major role in the lake’s water balance. The explosion launched the top of the volcano hundreds of miles away, and pieces of the volcano landed as far away as the Pacific Ocean.
Activities | First dive , Dive training |
Dangers | --- |
Accessible | Shore , Boat |