National Park · Chile
Laguna San Rafael National Park
Laguna San Rafael National Park is a national park in Chile, covering 4,304,569 acres (1,741,999 ha), established in 1959.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Chile |
| Area | 4,304,569 acres (1,741,999 ha) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Coordinates | 47.0000° S, 74.0000° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Laguna San Rafael National Park
Laguna San Rafael National Park (Spanish pronunciation: [laˈɣuna san rafaˈel]) is a park located on the Pacific coast of southern Chile. The park is named for the San Rafael Lagoon formed by the retreat of the San Rafael Glacier. Created in 1959, it covers an area of 17,420 km2 (6,726 sq mi) and includes the Northern Patagonian Ice Field. A fjord more than 16 km (10 mi) long is one of the park's principal attractions.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Balmaceda Airport (BBA) · Balmaceda, Chile · 133.0 miles away
- Perito Moreno Jalil Hamer Airport (PMQ) · Perito Moreno, Argentina · 146.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Laguna San Rafael National Park?
Laguna San Rafael National Park is in Chile (47.0000° S, 74.0000° W).
When was Laguna San Rafael National Park established?
Laguna San Rafael National Park was established in 1959, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Laguna San Rafael National Park?
Laguna San Rafael National Park covers 4,304,569 acres (1,741,999 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1703052 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laguna_San_Rafael_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).