National Park · Argentina
Los Glaciares National Park
Los Glaciares National Park is a national park in Argentina, covering 1,796,273 acres (726,927 ha), established in 1937.
National Park · Argentina
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Argentina |
| Area | 1,796,273 acres (726,927 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Highest point | Mount Fitz Roy — 3,406 m (11,175 ft) |
| Coordinates | 50.3305° S, 73.2342° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Los Glaciares National Park
Los Glaciares National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Los Glaciares) is a federal protected area in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The park covers an area of 726,927 ha (7,269.27 km2; 2,806.68 sq mi), making it the largest national park in the country. Established on 11 May 1937, it hosts a representative sample of Magellanic subpolar forest and west Patagonian steppe biodiversity in a good state of conservation. In 1981, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE) · El Calafate, Argentina · 52.2 miles away
- Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) · Puerto Natales, Chile · 97.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Los Glaciares National Park?
Los Glaciares National Park is in Argentina (50.3305° S, 73.2342° W).
When was Los Glaciares National Park established?
Los Glaciares National Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Los Glaciares National Park?
Los Glaciares National Park covers 1,796,273 acres (726,927 ha).
What is the highest point in Los Glaciares National Park?
The highest point is Mount Fitz Roy, at 3,406 metres (11,175 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q215992 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Glaciares_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).