Nahuel Huapi Lake, Glacial lake in Río Negro Province, Argentina
Nahuel Huapi Lake stretches across 530 square kilometers with numerous branches, peninsulas, and islands nestled between snow-capped Andean mountains at 768 meters elevation.
The lake area became Argentina's first national park in 1903 following explorer Perito Moreno's land donation to establish protected territories in northern Patagonia.
The name originates from Mapudungun language, meaning Island of Puma, reflecting the indigenous heritage of this Patagonian region through generations.
The waters maintain temperatures between 7-8 degrees Celsius year-round, requiring special precautions for swimming and water activities due to hypothermia risks.
Rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout populations thrive in these deep waters, reaching depths of 464 meters in certain sections.
Location: Río Negro Province
Elevation above the sea: 768 m
GPS coordinates: -41.09028,-71.33556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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