Villarrica Lake

Villarrica Lake

Infobox_lake
lake_name = Lake Villarrica
image_lake = Volcán Villarrica.jpg
caption_lake =
image_bathymetry =
caption_bathymetry =
coords = coord|39|15|S|72|05|W|type:waterbody_region:CL
type =
inflow = Trancura River
outflow = Toltén River
catchment =
basin_countries = Chile
length =
width =
area = 173 km²
depth =
max-depth =
volume =
residence_time =
shore =
elevation = 230 m
islands =
cities = Villarrica, Pucón
reference = PDF| [http://www.sinia.cl/1292/articles-31018_Tolten.pdf Cuenca del río Toltén] |1.00 MB ]

Lake Villarrica, also known as Mallolafquén (its pre-Hispanic name in Mapudungun and this means cretaceous watersor crtetaceous lake ), is located about 700 kilometers south of Santiago in Chile’s Lake District in the southeast area of the Province of Cautín. On its east shore lies the city of Pucón, a major tourist attraction and a popular ski resort, and on the west shore lies the town of Villarrica.

Water sports such as sailing, kayaking, sport fishing and water skiing are popular in the summer due to the lake's warm waters (surface temperatures range from 19 to 22°C). In winter, the average water temperature is around 10°C.

The Villarrica Volcano, one of the ten most active in the world, is situated to the south of the lake. There are two Chile National Parks close by: the Huerquehue and the Villarrica. The latter is famous for its natural hot springs.

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