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]

Laguna Carén
Laguna Carén is located in Chile
Laguna Carén
Laguna Carén
Location in Chile
LocationSantiago Province, Santiago Metropolitan Region
Coordinates33°25′50″S 70°50′29″W / 33.43056°S 70.84139°W / -33.43056; -70.84139
TypeLagoon
Basin countriesChile
Surface area225 km2 (87 sq mi)
Surface elevation470 m (1,540 ft)
SettlementsPudahuel

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  1. ^ Pérez-Carmona, Daniel (1993). Diccionario mapuche. Antiyal.
  2. ^ Ramírez Sánchez, Carlos (1997). Nombres de lugares indígenas de Osorno, Llanquihue y Chiloe (Chile). Uniprint.