 Vacation centers, restaurants and camping zones were built near the lake, and is currently a popular place frequented by both national and international tourists, especially those from nearby cities and towns like Cali and Buga.The elevation of the lake is above sea level.There are three major routes to arrive to Darién from Cali, the closest city, by road/

The average annual temperature is 18.8 °C, although by afternoon and in the night can be colder.