National Park · Argentina
El Leoncito National Park
El Leoncito National Park is a national park in Argentina, covering 221,668 acres (89,706 ha), established in 1994.
National Park · Argentina
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Argentina |
| Area | 221,668 acres (89,706 ha) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Coordinates | 31.7958° S, 69.3337° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About El Leoncito National Park
El Leoncito National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional El Leoncito) is a federal protected area in San Juan Province, Argentina. Established on 18 September 2002, it houses a representative sample of the Central Andean Puna and the Southern Andean steppe biodiversity in good state of conservation, as well as historical and paleontological sites (including a portion of the Inca road system). It has an area of 89,706 ha (897.06 km2; 346.36 sq mi)
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) · Mendoza, Argentina · 78.2 miles away
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago, Chile · 139.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is El Leoncito National Park?
El Leoncito National Park is in Argentina (31.7958° S, 69.3337° W).
When was El Leoncito National Park established?
El Leoncito National Park was established in 1994, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is El Leoncito National Park?
El Leoncito National Park covers 221,668 acres (89,706 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q829805 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Leoncito_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).