With a surface area of 5.7000 mts and over 1,490 millions cubic meters of water, Lake Colbún is the largest artificial reservoir in Chile. Located in Región del Maule, it was created between 1980 and 1985 so as to retain the water flowing from Maule river, used for irrigation and hydroelectric energy production.
Its temperature during summer (23ºC/73°F), along with the area's good weather conditions make it an ideal place to practise water sports. Also, its water is crystalline due to the lack of sediment dragged by Maule River from the mountain. Also, there is a variety of activities, acommodation options, and tourist services in its surroundings.
Gastronomy
The gastronomy in the central zone of Chile, there is a wide choice of dishes throughout the year, you can't go in chile without having tasted the traditional Chilean empanadas or without having tasted a good vinochileno. The charquicán, casserole or the sopaipillas with pebre to spend the cold winter or preparations made from corn such as pastel de choclo and the tamales that are characteristic of summer. Also you can refresh with a good motto with huesillo peach and mote.
You can also find a variety of fish and shellfish that are located along the Chilean coast. Stew of conger eel, clams with Parmesan cheese, shrimp empanadas and oysters Pil pil are just some of the dishes more characteristic and favourite of the country.
The climate is Mediterranean, hot in summer and cold in winter. The average annual temperature is around 13° C. The central zone of Chile is considered the warmest of the country. In summer temperatures surpass 30 ° C.
Stores in rural areas are open all day, but they close between 13.00 and 15.00. We advise you to carry local currency (Chilean pesos), since it isn’t possible to pay with debit or credit cards in kiosks and rural stores.
Do not litter on parks or streets. Taking care of our environment is everyone's responsibility. Avoid fines by following the rules.