Laguna Carén
Appearance
Laguna Carén | |
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Location | Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region |
Coordinates | 33°25′50″S 70°50′29″W / 33.43056°S 70.84139°W |
Type | Lagoon |
Basin countries | Chile |
Surface area | 225 km2 (87 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) |
Settlements | Pudahuel |
Laguna Carén is a lagoon and wetland located in the commune of Pudahuel, Santiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. The lagoon obtained its name from the Mapuche term karv we, meaning "green place".[1][2]