Licán Ray is a Chilean town and resort area, located on the north shore of Calafquén Lake, 27 kilometres from the town of Villarrica, within the commune of Villarrica, Cautín Province, Araucanía Region. It is a busy tourist centre with a population of 7,200 (measured in the 2002 census and updated in 2012). The town's name comes from Mapudungun, the language of Chile's indigenous Mapuche people, and means “Stone Flower”. The name can be written in different ways, such as Lican Ray, Licanray or Licán-Ray.[2]
Legend has it that Licán Ray, or “Stone Flower”[3] in Mapudungun, was the name of the daughter of the powerful Cacique Carilef.[4] Licán Ray fell in love with a Spanish sailor and the two fled from the fury of her father and community to one of the islands in the Calafquén Lake. They hid on the island for days until cold weather forced them to make a fire, which betrayed their location and forced them to escape to a more distant island. Every time they made a fire to cope with the cold, however, their persecutors found them and they had to sail to another of the 11 islands, until eventually the persecutors lost their trail. The place was then named of Licán Ray in the daughter's memory.[5]
The town has no official foundation date, though it is popularly believed that activity began on this shore in the 1930s and it was registered in the property records of the city of Valdivia on February 15, 1944. In 1942, the government loaned some land to the State Train Company, which harvested oak wood to use as railroad ties. The activities of this company brought some life to the town, providing transportation across the lake in the ship it used to transport its products and materials. By 1948, having used up the nearby reserves of oak, the company left the town. Although a second, private company came to replace it and exploit the wood of the area, it only lasted until 1952. After this, the economy of the town decayed. Plans to build a dam almost left the town 14 metres underwater but the decision was changed after the 1960 Valdivia earthquake. Instead, the Pullinque hydropower plant was built in 1962 in Pullinque Lake. In 1966, the government sold or gave away to build houses and tourist accommodation in order to improve the local economy and develop the area. In 1990, the road that connects Villarrica with Licán Ray was finally tarmacked, giving an extra push to the local tourism industry.
Places of interest and landmarksEdit
The main attraction is the landscape[6] of lakes, mountains, volcanoes and native forest.,[7][8]
Calafquen Lake, at 209 metres over sea level, covering an area of 120 km2 holding 11 islands. The long and thin lake is host for several outdoor and tourist activities, such as fishing and watersports.
Península Natural Park, a 15.5 ha peninsula extending into the lake from the town of Licán Ray. It is maintained by the local Mapuche community and is a perfect spot to observe native woods such as Arrayán, or Chilean myrtle, and Lingue.
Playa Grande (“large beach”), extending from the north base of the peninsula to the Malpun stream. The beach is covered in volcanic sand and is the starting point for many of the outdoor activities offered in the area.
Playa Chica (“small beach”), extending from the south base of the peninsula to the fisherman's cove. It is a starting point for sailing activities.
El Escorial, a petrified lava river left from the 1977 eruption of Villarrica Volcano. Today it is possible to walk along this stone river.
The Artisan Markets, Plaza de Armas (main square) and Plaza San Francisco, all located in the town. These are popular locations for tourists to appreciate local architecture, culture and customs.
The Promenade, located at the beginning of Playa Chica. This is lined with colourful boats, some of which can be rented by tourists to explore the lake or swim out in the waters.
^1992 Census Instituto Nacional de Estadisticas www.ine.cl retrieved January 14, 2014
^(in Spanish)LA LEYENDA DE LICAN-RAY 2013-06-22 at the Wayback Machine atlasdeladiversidad.net Dinelia Digna Gavilán Cárdenas Wed, 10 September 2004, retrieved January 14, 2014
^Title: Caciques pehuenches | Colección Patagonia Series | Author: Meinrado Hux | Edition illustrated | Digitized 23 Sep 2009 |Length 72 pages |Publisher Marymar Ediciones S.A., 1991 | Original from University of Texas
^(in Spanish) History of LicanRay visitvillarrica.cl - Ilustre Municipalidad de Villarrica. Retrieved January 15, 2014
^Lakes of Araucanía - Lican-Ray Peninsula thisischile.cl Tuesday, July 21, 2009 retrieved January 14, 2014
^(in Spanish) LicanRay Places of interest visitvillarrica.cl - Ilustre Municipalidad de Villarrica. Retrieved January 15, 2014
^VISITA Y DISFRUTALICAN RAY (in Spanish) 2014-02-03 at the Wayback Machine chile.com Claudia Urzúa, retrieved January 14, 2014
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72 157865Country ChileRegionAraucaniaProvinceCautinMunicipalidadVillarricaCommuneVillarricaGovernment TypeMunicipality MayorPablo AstetePopulation 2002 census 1 Total7 200 updated to 2 012 Time zoneUTC 04 00 Chilean Standard Summer DST UTC 03 00 Chilean Daylight Area codeCountry town 56 Websitevillarrica orgCalafquen lake from Playa Chica small beach of Lican RaySunset in Lican Ray Embankment in the short beach of Lican Ray Contents 1 History 2 Places of interest and landmarks 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory EditLegend has it that Lican Ray or Stone Flower 3 in Mapudungun was the name of the daughter of the powerful Cacique Carilef 4 Lican Ray fell in love with a Spanish sailor and the two fled from the fury of her father and community to one of the islands in the Calafquen Lake They hid on the island for days until cold weather forced them to make a fire which betrayed their location and forced them to escape to a more distant island Every time they made a fire to cope with the cold however their persecutors found them and they had to sail to another of the 11 islands until eventually the persecutors lost their trail The place was then named of Lican Ray in the daughter s memory 5 The town has no official foundation date though it is popularly believed that activity began on this shore in the 1930s and it was registered in the property records of the city of Valdivia on February 15 1944 In 1942 the government loaned some land to the State Train Company which harvested oak wood to use as railroad ties The activities of this company brought some life to the town providing transportation across the lake in the ship it used to transport its products and materials By 1948 having used up the nearby reserves of oak the company left the town Although a second private company came to replace it and exploit the wood of the area it only lasted until 1952 After this the economy of the town decayed Plans to build a dam almost left the town 14 metres underwater but the decision was changed after the 1960 Valdivia earthquake Instead the Pullinque hydropower plant was built in 1962 in Pullinque Lake In 1966 the government sold or gave away to build houses and tourist accommodation in order to improve the local economy and develop the area In 1990 the road that connects Villarrica with Lican Ray was finally tarmacked giving an extra push to the local tourism industry Places of interest and landmarks EditThe main attraction is the landscape 6 of lakes mountains volcanoes and native forest 7 8 Calafquen Lake at 209 metres over sea level covering an area of 120 km2 holding 11 islands The long and thin lake is host for several outdoor and tourist activities such as fishing and watersports Peninsula Natural Park a 15 5 ha peninsula extending into the lake from the town of Lican Ray It is maintained by the local Mapuche community and is a perfect spot to observe native woods such as Arrayan or Chilean myrtle and Lingue Playa Grande large beach extending from the north base of the peninsula to the Malpun stream The beach is covered in volcanic sand and is the starting point for many of the outdoor activities offered in the area Playa Chica small beach extending from the south base of the peninsula to the fisherman s cove It is a starting point for sailing activities El Escorial a petrified lava river left from the 1977 eruption of Villarrica Volcano Today it is possible to walk along this stone river The Artisan Markets Plaza de Armas main square and Plaza San Francisco all located in the town These are popular locations for tourists to appreciate local architecture culture and customs The Promenade located at the beginning of Playa Chica This is lined with colourful boats some of which can be rented by tourists to explore the lake or swim out in the waters See also EditList of towns in ChileReferences Edit http www ine cl canales chile estadistico demografia y vitales demografia demografia php 1992 Census Instituto Nacional de Estadisticas www ine cl retrieved January 14 2014 in Spanish LA LEYENDA DE LICAN RAY Archived 2013 06 22 at the Wayback Machine atlasdeladiversidad net Dinelia Digna Gavilan Cardenas Wed 10 September 2004 retrieved January 14 2014 Title Caciques pehuenches Coleccion Patagonia Series Author Meinrado Hux Edition illustrated Digitized 23 Sep 2009 Length 72 pages Publisher Marymar Ediciones S A 1991 Original from University of Texas in Spanish History of LicanRay visitvillarrica cl Ilustre Municipalidad de Villarrica Retrieved January 15 2014 Lakes of Araucania Lican Ray Peninsula thisischile cl Tuesday July 21 2009 retrieved January 14 2014 in Spanish LicanRay Places of interest visitvillarrica cl Ilustre Municipalidad de Villarrica Retrieved January 15 2014 VISITA Y DISFRUTALICAN RAY in Spanish Archived 2014 02 03 at the Wayback Machine chile com Claudia Urzua retrieved January 14 2014External links Edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lican Ray Retrieved from https en 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