Lake Villarrica facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lake Villarrica
Vie of Lake Villarrica from the eponymous town. Villarrica Volcano is seen in the background.
Lake Villarrica Location in Chile
Coordinates	39°15′S 72°05′W / 39.250°S 72.083°W / -39.250; -72.083
Primary inflows	Trancura River
Primary outflows	Toltén River
Basin countries	Chile
Surface area	173 km2 (67 sq mi)
Surface elevation	230 m (750 ft)
Settlements	Villarrica, Pucón

Lake Villarrica is a beautiful lake in Chile. It is also known as Mallalafquén, which is its original name from the Mapudungun language. You can find it about 700 kilometers (435 miles) south of Santiago. It is part of Chile's famous Lake District, located in the southeast of the Cautín Province.

On the eastern side of the lake is the city of Pucón. Pucón is a popular place for tourists and a well-known ski resort. On the western side, you will find the town of Villarrica.

Fun Water Activities

Lake Villarrica is a great spot for water sports! In the summer, the water is warm, usually between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius (66 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit). This makes it perfect for activities like sailing, kayaking, sport fishing, and water skiing. During winter, the average water temperature is cooler, around 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).

Nearby Nature and Volcanoes

Villarrica Volcano

The Villarrica Volcano stands tall to the south of the lake. It is one of the ten most active volcanoes in the entire world! This means it erupts more often than many other volcanoes.

National Parks

There are two amazing National Parks close to Lake Villarrica. These are the Huerquehue National Park and the Villarrica National Park. Villarrica National Park is especially famous for its natural hot springs. These are places where warm water comes up from underground.

Images for kids

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  View of the lake from the town of Villarrica

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  Aerial view of Lake Villarrica, the town of Villarrica and Villarrica Volcano

See also

In Spanish: Lago Villarrica para niños