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Laguna Blanca National Park
Laguna Blanca National Park is a national park in Argentina, established in 1940, covering 113 km² (43 sq mi). It is the #27 largest of Argentina's 39 national parks.
- Area
- 113 km²
- Established
- 1940
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CPC · 133 km
Nearest airports to Laguna Blanca National Park
- 1 CPC133 kmstraight line
- 2 NQN191 kmstraight line
- 3 ZCO199 kmstraight line
Temuco, ChileMore about Laguna Blanca National Park
Laguna Blanca National Park is one of 39 national parks in Argentina. It covers 113 km² (11,250 ha) — about the size of Paris, making it the #27 largest national park in Argentina (0.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1940, 86 years ago, one of the earliest national parks in Argentina (the first dates from 1934). It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Laguna Blanca National Park
The closest airport is Aviador C. Campos Airport (CPC), about 133 km away — around 2 h 53 min by car; alternatively Presidente Perón International Airport (NQN, 191 km). Other national parks within reach include Huerquehue National Park (125 km²), Conguillío National Park (608 km²), Villarrica National Park (535 km²) and Lanín National Park (4 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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