Mascardi Lake

Located in northern Patagonia, Mascardi Lake stretches 15 kilometers with two distinct arms, the Catedral and Tronador, reaching depths of 218 meters.

The lake received its name from Nicolás Mascardi, a Jesuit missionary who conducted religious activities in the Patagonian region during the 17th century.

Indigenous communities inhabited the territories surrounding Mascardi Lake before European settlement, utilizing its waters and surrounding lands for their traditional activities.

National Route 40 provides access to Villa Mascardi on the southern shore, where visitors find accommodations and starting points for outdoor activities.

The lake system demonstrates the continental divide, as Mascardi Lake flows toward the Pacific Ocean while neighboring Gutiérrez Lake drains into the Atlantic.

Location: Río Negro Province

Elevation above the sea: 187 m

GPS coordinates: -41.34833,-71.56361

Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38