The lake is located in the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous territory.

It has some tourist facilities and is located 217 km (135 mi) from Boa Vista, the state capital.

[1] The lake is surrounded by white sandy beaches with cashew trees and a view on the Pacaraima Mountains in the background.

[2] After the demarcation of the Raposa Serra do Sol indigenous reserve, access to the lake was closed.

It reopened in 2013 and tourists now have pay a nominal fee to visit the lake or stay overnight.