Tinquilco Lake

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.

LocationHuerquehue National Park, Araucania Region

Coordinates39.1652°S 71.7252°W / -39.1652; -71.7252

TypeGlacial

Primary outflows

Quinchol River

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Tinquilco Lake
View from a lookout point on the Tres Lagos hiking trail. The volcano in the distance is Villarrica.
Tinquilco Lake Location within Chile
Location	Huerquehue National Park, Araucania Region
Coordinates	39.1652°S 71.7252°W / -39.1652; -71.7252
Type	Glacial
Primary outflows	Quinchol River
Basin countries	Chile
Surface area	1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi)[1]
Surface elevation	700 m (2,300 ft)
References	[1]

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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]