Lake General Carrera is the second largest lake in South America surrounded by rich vegetation located on the borders of Chile and Argentina.
Lake General Carrera is one of the most beautiful lakes in Patagonia - like a tourist paradise at the end of the Earth. The lake lasts both in Chile and Argentina, and Lake General Carrera is its Chilean name. On the Argentine side, they know it more as Ho Buenos Aires. However, both names are widely used and internationally accepted.
This lake is made from melted ice water with a magical color
A pair of General Carrera lake
This is a fairly large lake, it has a surface area of 1,850 square kilometers, of which 970 area of Chile and 880 the remaining area belongs to Argentina. This is the largest lake Chile and the fourth largest of Argentina. At the deepest point, the lake is 586 meters deep.
Lago General Carrera is one of the most surreal places to visit in Chile
On the Chile side, the lake is located in the Aysén region, the least population of Chile. In Argentina, Ho in Santa Cruz province, this is also the most populous area of Argentina. It is also the home of Los Glaciares National Park, but Lake General Carrera is another great reason to visit this area.
Large General Carrera is one of the most surreal places to visit in Chile, and maybe the whole Patagonia. It is surrounded by the top of the Andes mountain range, turquoise water because the lake is derived from the ice.
The rocks are strange in marble
In general, the best time to visit General Carrera Lake in Patagonia is in the spring and summer in the Southern Hemisphere - from November to March. The earliest calendar is in October.
This large lake is the domestic sea and it acts as a place to receive ice in the northern beach of Patagonian
How to get to General Carrera lake? With a very large size but only a few small towns around the lake and because they are too far away, the traffic options are quite limited. The best way to reach the lake is part of the Carretera Austral trip. In this way, you can spend time and stroll in comfortable towns along the edge of this lake.
Surrounded by the Andes Mountains, this is definitely one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.
Discover the charm of Lake General Carrera
Patagonia's Aysén region of Chile is very spectacular. Far away, sparse population, adorned by snowy peaks and narrow bays, there is no shortage of outdoor activities to experience.
A house for rent to hiking in the lake
Marble
A short but bumpy boat trip from Puerto Rio Tranquilo brought passengers to a series of caves and stone formation. These limestone cliffs have been eroded for 6,000 years. The waves sculpted a series of caves, cleaning stones and led to a series of beautiful marble caves.
Marble
One of the most isolated natural treasures of the world, Capillas de cheeks (Capillas de cheeks) is a series of caves that look like sculpted in General Carrera lake in central Patagonia. The Cathedral, The Chapel and The Cave are the three works that make up this natural scene will definitely make you unable to believe in your eyes.
CCOS guidance in marble
Centuries of erosion and windy wind revealed the colorful marble layer below. Visit early in the morning to experience their vibrant colors at marble church.
Blue water shines cave to create beautiful colors
Admire the black and white columns reflected on the blue water. A real dream for photography lovers! On the sunny day, the transparent blue of General Carrera lake will reflect on the caves thanks to the sun, which adds an intuitive and dynamic to marble caves.
The beauty of the stone cave
It is great to see the caves from inside and outside, which makes you amazed at this fascinating nature masterpiece.
Baker river
Heaven for those who love fishing and kayaking, you cannot miss the fastest flowing water in Chile. Surrounded by a green forest and vast wetlands, Baker River is the ideal hiding place for some indigenous species.
Rafting on turquoise water and its international rapids promise a thrilling adventure. The nearby villages provide motels and hotels with great dishes for you to enjoy.
Rafting on the water is a prominent sports activity on the Baker River
To find the nearest tour organizers, ask at Puerto Rio Tranquilo. They will arrange vehicles, safety equipment and kayaking for you. You don't even need any special skill - apart from swimming - because all the necessary training courses are provided by the explorer.
Patagonia Park
Located in the green Patagonia population, this park brings natural landscapes with unique biodiversity. This is also home to many rare indigenous animals.
If you are a lover of adventures, this park is very attractive, you can walk, ride a climbing bicycle or simply witness the immense beauty of the area when fishing or fishing boat ride.
The field of northern Patagonian
If the prospect of exploring a icy scene, with a lot of blue shades, giant glaciers and an open wide area, you will have a great time in this place. San Rafael, Exploradores, Leones and Nerd are some glaciers that you will have the opportunity to explore at Patagonia's Lake General Carrera of Laguna San Rafael National Park in Chile. Walking on the icy surface or sailing along its edges, you will witness the iceberg on the lake and the ocean will be an unforgettable experience.
