Ranco Lake

Lago Ranco is a very large lake in southern Chile.

He is (los Lagos Región de ) in the region X, which is also known as Lakes Region. The lake is located between the cities of Futrono, and Lago Ranco Llifen.

The Lago Ranco has an area of ​​approximately 401 km ² and a length of 95 km and an average depth of 150 m and a maximum of 199 m. The lake is an old glacial lake of glacial origin with crystal clear water. At the lake there are many beautiful beaches. He is the source of the river Río Bueno.

In the middle of the lake, the island Huapi lies, here is a community lives of 600 Huilliche Indians. In total there are 11 inhabited islands on the lake, and there are still five smaller islands, which Las Chichivitas calls, they are uninhabited.

There is a rich flora and fauna. In plants these are, for example, myrtle and fuchsias. Lakeside many water birds, such as ducks and cormorants live. The lake is full of fish, you start there, for example, trout and salmon.

History

The city of Lago Ranco was founded as a station in 1936, when a railway line from Rio Bueno was laid.

Economy

The tourism, fishing and forestry plays an important role in the area. The lake is ideal for sailing and fishing. On the banks there are campsites.