Argentina Volcanic Lake Laguna Azul
Deep in the south of Patagonia, almost on Argentina's border with Chile, this crater rises out of the almost flat steppe.
The last eruptions of the Pali Aike volcanic field, to which it belongs, took place almost 10,000 years ago.
The water is up to 295 m deep and 560 m in diameter. Apparently there are no suspended solids in it. This is the reason for its name-giving intense colour.
To the east of the main crater is a smaller secondary crater with a beautiful funnel shape.
The last eruptions of the Pali Aike volcanic field, to which it belongs, took place almost 10,000 years ago.
The water is up to 295 m deep and 560 m in diameter. Apparently there are no suspended solids in it. This is the reason for its name-giving intense colour.
To the east of the main crater is a smaller secondary crater with a beautiful funnel shape.
Travel Information
An asphalt road leads from Ruta 3 to the crater. Only the last few hundred metres are not asphalted. From the car park, a hiking trail leads to the crater and along it.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
05:42 - 21:01
| current local time: 19:03
Photo Themes
Lake
Lakescape
Patagonia
türkis
Turquoise
volcanic
Volcanic Lake
Volcanic rocks
volcano
Locations
Rio Gallegos
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