National Park · Chile
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park is a national park in Chile, covering 146,039 acres (59,100 ha), established in 1994.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Chile |
| Area | 146,039 acres (59,100 ha) |
| Established | 1994 |
| Coordinates | 27.0561° S, 69.0923° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Nevado Tres Cruces National Park
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park (Spanish pronunciation: [neˈβaðo tɾes ˈkɾuses]) is a national park in the Atacama Region of Chile, east of Copiapó. It includes Laguna Santa Rosa, Laguna del Negro Francisco, and a part of the Salar de Maricunga. The park is divided into two zones, the northern zone encompassing the southern portion of Salar de Maricunga and Laguna Santa Rosa, and the southern area the Laguna del Negro Francisco. The park is named after Nevado Tres Cruces, which dominates the landscape of the area.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR) · El Salvador, Chile · 66.1 miles away
- Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) · Copiapo, Chile · 104.7 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nevado Tres Cruces National Park?
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park is in Chile (27.0561° S, 69.0923° W).
When was Nevado Tres Cruces National Park established?
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park was established in 1994, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Nevado Tres Cruces National Park?
Nevado Tres Cruces National Park covers 146,039 acres (59,100 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1702747 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevado_Tres_Cruces_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).