National Park · Argentina
Lago Puelo National Park
Lago Puelo National Park is a national park in Argentina, covering 68,384 acres (27,674 ha), established in 1937.
National Park · Argentina
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Argentina |
| Area | 68,384 acres (27,674 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 42.1833° S, 71.6833° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lago Puelo National Park
The Lago Puelo National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Lago Puelo) is a national park of Argentina, located in the northwest of the province of Chubut, in the Patagonia region of South America. It has an area of 276.74 square kilometres (68,380 acres). It was created to protect its scenic landscape and the Valdivian flora to augment that of the nearby Los Alerces National Park. Originally an annex to Los Alerces, it was declared a National Park and independent reserve in 1971. The protected area is named after the Puelo Lake, and belongs to the Patagonic forest and steppes and High Andes eco-regions.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC) · San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina · 76.3 miles away
- El Tepual International Airport (PMC) · Puerto Montt, Chile · 88.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lago Puelo National Park?
Lago Puelo National Park is in Argentina (42.1833° S, 71.6833° W).
When was Lago Puelo National Park established?
Lago Puelo National Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lago Puelo National Park?
Lago Puelo National Park covers 68,384 acres (27,674 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q828353 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lago_Puelo_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).