Dique La Cañada is an important reservoir located in the Province of Catamarca, near the town of Alijilán. It is situated approximately 6 kilometers from Alijilán, accessible via an unpaved and somewhat winding road. The water body serves as an eBird hotspot, indicating a presence of birdlife, with 20 species reported in one observation period. Specific access points, boat ramps, and facilities are noted as available. The reservoir's setting and the unpaved access road suggest a more remote or natural environment. A hiking route connecting Alijilán, Bella Vista, and Dique La Cañada covers a distance of 12.95 kilometers with a maximum elevation gain of 635 meters, which implies the surrounding terrain is hilly. This route takes approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes to hike, offering a perspective on the area's topography that paddlers would see from the water. Paddling is not prohibited on this reservoir.