Tinquilco Lake | |
Pushpin Map: | Chile |
Location: | Huerquehue National Park, Araucania Region |
Coords: | -39.1652°N -71.7252°W |
Type: | Glacial |
Outflow: | Quinchol River |
Basin Countries: | Chile |
Area: | 1.1km2 |
Elevation: | 700m (2,300feet) |
Reference: | [1] |
Tinquilco Lake is one of several lakes in Huerquehue National Park in the La Araucanía Region in southern Chile. Located at 700 meters; it is the first lake visitors encounter in the park before continuing on the "Tres Lagos" (Lago Chico, Lago Toro and Laguna Verde) hike.
Its primary outflow is Quinchol River, which is a tributary of the Liucura River, which in turn is a tributary of the Trancura River.[2]