#7 of 55 · Things to do in San Rafael Province of Mendoza Cuyo

Los Reyunos Dam

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About

Los Reyunos Dam is a pumped-storage hydroelectric dam on the Diamante River, about 35 km from San Rafael, Mendoza.

Why go

  • The 130-metre stone and compacted-clay embankment dam
  • The Los Reyunos reservoir, covering about 7.4 km²

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 21:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 21:00
Tuesday09:00 – 21:00
Wednesday09:00 – 21:00
Thursday09:00 – 21:00
Friday09:00 – 21:00
Saturday09:00 – 21:00
Sunday09:00 – 21:00

Know before you go

  • Open daily from 09:00 to 21:00.

Tips for your visit

  • The western shore is a base for windsurfing, canoeing and hiking in the surrounding mountains.

Interesting facts4

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  1. The El Tigre compensation dam, about 2 km downstream, forms the lower reservoir. Water is pumped back from it during low-demand periods.

    Los Reyunos Dam - Wikipedia
  2. The powerhouse has two Francis turbines, each with a capacity of up to 112 MW; both can also operate as pump turbines.

    Talsperre Los Reyunos - Wikipedia
  3. 996 metres

    At a water level of 996 metres, the reservoir holds about 256.84 million cubic metres of water.

    Talsperre Los Reyunos - Wikipedia
  4. A fishing and nautical club, summer homes and a hotel stand on the reservoir’s western shore.

    Los Reyunos Dam - Wikipedia

History

The dam serves hydroelectric power generation and irrigation.

  1. 1980–1983Construction began in 1980 and was completed in November 1983.

How to get there

  • CarThe dam is about 35 km from San Rafael. The data gives no transport route or timetable.

Sources: Los Reyunos Dam - Wikipedia · Talsperre Los Reyunos - Wikipedia · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Embalse Los Reyuns, San Rafael Province of Mendoza Cuyo

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Questions and answers

What are Los Reyunos Dam’s opening hours?

Los Reyunos Dam is open daily from 09:00 to 21:00.

How far is Los Reyunos Dam from San Rafael?

It is about 35 km from San Rafael.

What can you do at Los Reyunos Dam?

The reservoir area supports windsurfing, canoeing, hiking and sport fishing.

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