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Aculeo Lagoon is one of the main ecological reserves
in the Metropolitan Region. It is located at an altitude of 350
m (1,148 ft.) and measures 4 km (2.5 miles) wide and 8 km (5 miles)
long. All 1,100 hectares (2,640 acres) are nourished by melting
snow and ice, rain, and estuaries. The shores are muddy and the
coastline is more or less smooth, except where the hills reach the
water's edge and the lagoon becomes deeper in these areas. There
are two islands that reside in the middle of the lagoon, boasting
abundant vegetation and numerous animal habitats. The lagoon is
surrounded by forests, valleys, ravines, and snow-capped mountains
in the winter. Bordering the lake on the south, the Altos de Cantillana
feature peaks approximately 2,300 m (7,544 ft.) above sea level,
and the smaller mountain chains are confined to the west and north.
The Aculeo Lagoon is divided into two sections: North shore and
South shore. Each section provides various services including restaurants,
clubs, camping areas, picnic areas, fishing, and horseback riding
excursions. The South shore is especially oriented for taking walks
and hiking amongst the lush, lovely landscape.
The lagoon's water level is always apt for water sports such as
kayaking, sailing, water skiing, and others.
Location
Metropolitan Region. 65 km (41 miles) southwest of Santiago
in the Paine Suburb. Map
When to go
Year round.
Attractions
Management houses, Letelier Hacienda, The Cavern of the
Virgin of Lourdes, Peralillo Estuary, forests, valleys,
ravines, Cantillana mountains, Town of El Manzanito.
How to get there
From Pan-American Route 5 South, pass Paine and approx.
6 km (3.75 miles) after Paine take the detour on the right
(Champa-Aculeo Lagoon). Continue 15 km (9 miles) more
until you arrive to Pintue, and then continue on towards
Rangue.
Activities
Windsurfing,
sea kayaking, water
sports, fishing.
Index of Activities
Services
Food, accommodations, entertainment, trail, eco tourism
circuits, transportation.
Surroundings
Paine, Pintué, Buin, Champa, Range. |
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