intermediate
Villarrica, Región de la Araucanía, Chile

La Lava

La Lava is a volcanic lake beach in Patagonia with cold, clear freshwater and dramatic black sand shores ideal for intermediate swimmers. The lakebed can be rocky near entry points; wear water shoes and acclimate gradually to cold temperatures.

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La Lava

-39.5041, -72.1080

Details

Location
Villarrica, Región de la Araucanía, Chile
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
-39.5041, -72.1080

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