Pirihueico Lake

#128 among destinations in Chile

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Pirihueico Lake is one of Seven Lakes in Panguipulli Commune, southern Chile. The lake is of glacial origin and it is enclosed mountains of the Andes. It is located in a geological fault that includes Panguipulli Lake and Lácar Lake in Argentina. The lake is drained by Fui River. Pirihueico Lake is used as a waterway due to its elonged shape. It is used mostly by vehicles traveling to or from Argentina by the nearby Huahum Pass. For that reason there is a ferry operating between Puerto Fuy and Puerto Pirihueico in the western respectively eastern extreme of the lake. ()

Local name: Lago Pirihueico Area: 11.76 mi²Elevation: 3589 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°56'32"S, 71°47'16"W

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Pirihueico Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Puerto Fuy.

7.3 miNW
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Puerto Fuy
187 min walk • One of the main attractions of Puerto Fuy is the Pirehueico Falls, a magnificent natural wonder that cascades down from the Andes mountains. Visitors can take a boat tour to get up close to the falls, or simply admire them from one of the scenic viewpoints along the...