RAPEL LAKE
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Know Rapel Lake
Located an hour away from Melipilla, Rapel Lake is an ideal place to practice aquatic activities. Fly fishing is the most popular activity here, due to a great fish population. Surrounded by small and quiet towns, agriculture is the region's main production activity. In the area, also, you can find the Satelital Longovillo and Rapel hydroelectric centrals.Destination's information:
Attractions: Flora and fauna.
Activities: Sport fishing, aquatic ski, photography.
Location: O'Higgins
How to get there: From Santiago: Land route, by Route 78 or Route 66, going to Melipilla.
From Rancagua: Land route, to Doñihue, Coltauco, Peumo, Las cabras and El Manzano.
When to go: All year long.
Weather: Moderate mediterraneo weather. There is humidity in the shore, meanwhile in the interior the temperature oscillates between day and night time. Rains by the shore and in the Andes.
Services: Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities.
Surroundings: El Manzano de Rapel, Las Palmas de Colacan Estuary, Llallauquen.