What is the largest lake in Chile?
General Carrera Lake is Chile's largest lake, covering 1,850 km². Located at 202 m altitude in Patagonia, this glacial lake reaches 590 m deep and is shared with Argentina, where it's known as Lake Buenos Aires.
General Carrera Lake by the numbers
The General Carrera Lake extends over 1,850 km², making it the largest lake in Chile. Located at 202 meters altitude, it reaches a maximum depth of 590 meters. This glacially-formed lake is found in Patagonia, on the border between Chile and Argentina.
A cross-border lake
On the Argentine side, this same lake is called Buenos Aires Lake. This double naming reflects the sharing of this freshwater giant between the two countries. General Carrera Lake is a true jewel of southern Patagonia, witness to the region's past glacial activity.
Key points
This glacial lake offers spectacular landscapes with its turquoise waters and rock formations sculpted by erosion, notably the famous Capillas de Mármol (Marble Chapels) on its Chilean shore.