Laguna Tapada also Laguna Las Canchas o Tapada or Laguna Las Conchas is a Bolivian Amazon freshwater lagoon located east of the Beni Department in the Marbán province, it is close to the Santa Cruz department.[1] [2]
| Laguna Tapada | |
|---|---|
| Laguna Las Canchas o Tapada | |
  Laguna Tapada  Laguna Tapada | |
| Location | Beni Department |
| Coordinates | 15°44′50″S 63°31′20″W / 15.74722°S 63.52222°W |
| Basin countries | Bolivia |
| Surface area | 19.01 km2 (7.34 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 206 m (676 ft) |
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Geography
editTapada lagoon is at an elevation of 206 meters above sea level. With maximum dimensions of 8 km long by 6 km wide in the rainy season and a surface area of 1,901.6 hectares or 19.01 km2, it has an average rounded shape. Short distance to the north of it is Laguna Barrientos.[3]