Limón Dam

Limón Dam is an embankment dam built across the Huancabamba River to store water for irrigation purposes. The structure holds a large reservoir that supplies water to agricultural projects in the surrounding region.

Planning for water diversion in this region began during the 1920s as a response to chronic water shortages. Construction of the dam itself took place in the early 2000s to finally address agricultural water needs in the area.

The dam forms part of the Olmos Transandino Project, transforming agricultural practices for communities across 43,500 hectares of previously arid farmland.

Access to the dam is carefully controlled due to its importance as critical water infrastructure. Visitors should plan their visit for daylight hours and approach from designated observation areas for the best views of the structure.

The most ambitious part of this project is a tunnel running about 20 kilometers through the Andes Mountains. This underground passage transfers water from the Amazon side of the mountains to the arid Pacific side, bringing irrigation to lands that would otherwise remain dry.