National Park · Chile
Nahuelbuta National Park
Nahuelbuta National Park is a national park in Chile, covering 16,882 acres (6,832 ha), established in 1939.
National Park · Chile
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Chile |
| Area | 16,882 acres (6,832 ha) |
| Established | 1939 |
| Coordinates | 37.7833° S, 72.9833° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Nahuelbuta National Park
Nahuelbuta National Park (Spanish pronunciation: [nawelˈβuta]) is one of the few parks in La Araucanía Region of Chile's Coastal Mountain Range. It sits atop the highest part of the Cordillera de Nahuelbuta. Created in 1939, it consists of 6,832 hectares situated just 162 km northeast of Temuco. Nahuelbuta (Mapuche for "big tiger") is a sanctuary for monkey puzzle trees, with specimens dating back 2,000 years.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) · Concepcion, Chile · 70.0 miles away
- La Araucanía International Airport (ZCO) · Temuco, Chile · 81.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nahuelbuta National Park?
Nahuelbuta National Park is in Chile (37.7833° S, 72.9833° W).
When was Nahuelbuta National Park established?
Nahuelbuta National Park was established in 1939, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Nahuelbuta National Park?
Nahuelbuta National Park covers 16,882 acres (6,832 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1702917 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nahuelbuta_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).