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Villarrica Lake
Lake Villarrica, also known as Mallalafquen (its pre-Hispanic name in Mapudungun), is located about 700 kilometers south of Santiago in Chiles Lake District in the southeast area of the Province of Cautin. On its east shore lies the city of Pucon, a major tourist attraction and a popular ski resort, and on the west shore lies the town of Villarrica.
Water sports such as sailing, kayaking, sport fishing and water skiing are popular in the summer due to the lake's warm waters (surface temperatures range from 19 to 22C). In winter, the average water temperature is around 10C.
The Villarrica Volcano, one of the ten most active in the world, is situated to the south of the lake. There are two Chile National Parks close by: the Huerquehue and the Villarrica. The latter is famous for its natural hot springs.
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