Tinquilco Lake, Glacial lake in Huerquehue National Park, Pucón, Chile
Located at 700 meters elevation, Tinquilco Lake spans 1.1 square kilometers of water surface and flows into the Quinchol River system.
The lake formation occurred through glacial processes during the last ice age, creating a network of interconnected water bodies in the Araucanía Region.
The surrounding territory holds significance for Mapuche communities who have maintained their traditions and connections to the natural environment.
The lake marks the starting point of the Tres Lagos hiking trail, leading visitors to Lago Chico, Lago Toro, and Laguna Verde.
The lake basin contains the second largest Coihue tree in Chile, standing among minimally disturbed native forests.
Location: Pucón
GPS coordinates: -39.16520,-71.72520
Latest update: April 14, 2025 11:38
Chile stretches over 2,670 miles (4,300 kilometers) from north to south, crossing some of South America's most varied landscapes. The north features the Atacama Desert with its salt flats, geysers at El Tatio, and astronomical observatories such as Paranal. The coastal city of Valparaíso displays colonial architecture on steep hillsides, while the abandoned nitrate mining towns of Humberstone and Sewell recall the country's industrial past. The Andean region includes active volcanoes like Villarrica and Osorno, and Lauca National Park with Lake Chungará at over 14,760 feet (4,500 meters) elevation. The Lake District and Patagonia offer extensive forests, glaciers, and fjords. Torres del Paine National Park attracts hikers with its granite peaks and Grey Glacier. Lake General Carrera on the Argentine border shows turquoise waters, while Queulat and Bernardo O'Higgins national parks preserve remote wilderness. Chiloé Island is known for its wooden churches and traditional architecture. Further south, Puerto Williams on Navarino Island marks one of the world's southernmost settlements. Easter Island sits 2,300 miles (3,700 kilometers) west of the coast in the Pacific, displaying over 900 moai statues from its Polynesian past. The Juan Fernández Archipelago, also in the Pacific, offers endemic flora and fauna. In central Chile, ski resorts like Valle Nevado provide winter sports in the Andes, while the Elqui Valley is recognized for pisco production and clear night skies. Santiago, the capital, sits in an Andean valley and serves as a starting point for trips to surrounding national parks such as La Campana.
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