Laguna José Ignacio

Laguna José Ignacio is a body of water located in Maldonado Department, Uruguay. A sandbank separates it from the Atlantic Ocean. The nearest seaside resort is José Ignacio.

Environment

The lagoon is an important birdwatching location. It has been designated an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International because it supports significant populations of non-breeding Chilean flamingos, wintering Olrog's gulls, and resident bay-capped wren-spinetails and black-and-white monjitas.