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The centerpiece of the park is a line of three volcanoes stretching transversely to the Andean range: Villarrica, Quetrupillán, and Lanín. Other mountains in the park include Quinquilil volcano (2,050 m (6,726 ft)), also known as Colmillo del Diablo, and Cerro Las Peinetas, which lies on the border between Argentina and Chile. It ranges in ...
Villarrica volcano had frequent strombolian eruptions in the second half of the 16th century. [12] Peaks of activity occurred in 1558 and 1562. [12] The 1562 eruption in particular deposited thin ash layers as far as 200 km away from the volcano. [12] During its early years the city of Villarrica was an important gold and silver mining centre. [13]
Villarrica National Reserve is a national reserve in Chile. [2] It consists of eleven separate sections and is also known as Hualalafquén, which in turn is the name of the main section of the reserve. [1] The reserve's boundaries have changed since its creation. Its original extension was reduced to create Huerquehue and Villarrica National ...
Villarrica volcano as seen from a main Pucón street. Pucón is a major centre of adventure tourism in Chile, attracting national and foreigner visitors alike. Due to its striking natural surroundings which include volcanoes, lakes, waterfalls, nature reserves and hot springs, Pucón attracts tourism all year round.
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Villarrica was founded as Santa María Magdalena de la Villa Rica (Saint Mary Magdalene of the Rich Town) in 1552 by Jerónimo de Alderete. The site of foundation was likely near that of present-day Pucón. [4] During its early years Villarrica was an important gold and silver mining centre. [4]
Acadia was the fifth most-visited national park in the country last year with over 3.9 million visitors. That was more than Yosemite, Yellowstone, Joshua Tree and Grand Teton.
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