Icalma Lake
In short
A lake in Lonquimay, 130 km from Temuco. Its name means "water mirror" in Mapudungun.
Lake Icalma is in the Lonquimay district, 130 km from Temuco. Its name means «water mirror» in Mapudungun, for the way it reflects the mountains (source: Araucanía Andina).
Things to do
- Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and lake activities (source: Araucanía Andina).
- Nearby: Galletué Lagoon, Laguna Chica de Icalma and China Muerta National Reserve (same source).
Getting there
From Melipeuco, past Galletué Lagoon, or directly from Lonquimay. The Icalma border crossing, with a Chilean customs post, is by the lake (source: Araucanía Andina).
Before you go
Ask Lonquimay's tourist office about activities and services (source: Araucanía Andina). If you continue to Argentina, check the pass status first.
Where it is
- Area
- Andean Araucanía
- Town
- Lonquimay
-38.79623, -71.28701 (reference point inside the area) · View on map · Source of the point (© OpenStreetMap contributors / Wikidata)
Today's conditions
No conditions have been added for this area yet.
Information from official sources, with the date of the last check. Confirm with the source before you go: araucania.tours informs, it does not guarantee conditions.
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