The Rapel Lake is a great place to rest in the central area and during the summer allows for a large number of aquatic activities, such as skiing, wakeboarding, etc.
Lake Rapel is the largest artificial lake in the country, created in 1968 by the Rapel hydroelectric center. It is formed by the confluence of the Cachapoal and Tinguiririca rivers contained by a dam.
This is a warm weather zone, ideally suited for practicing water sports, relaxation, and entertainment. Recreational activity is almost completely concentrated on the southern shore of the Chachapoal inlet. Most of the campgrounds, lodging, and private clubs are located in this area as well.
Gastronomy
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.
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