Los Glaciares National Park
national park of Argentina
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Los Glaciares National Park is a protected area in Argentina known for its stunning glaciers and mountain landscapes. The park is important for preserving these natural glacial environments and is a significant destination for visitors interested in experiencing Argentina's dramatic wilderness.
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Wikidata facts
- Area
- 726927
- Elevation
- 919
- Official website
- www.losglaciares.com
- Image
- Perito Moreno Glacier Patagonia Argentina Luca Galuzzi 2005.JPG
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- Commons category
- Los Glaciares National Park
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- Los Glaciares National Park
- inception
- 1939-00-00
- native label
- Parque Nacional Los Glaciares
- visitors per year
- 688837
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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 km; 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.