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Nahuel Huapi National Park
Nahuel Huapi National Park is a national park in Argentina, established in 1934, covering 7,050 km² (2,722 sq mi). It is the largest of Argentina's 39 national parks.
- Area
- 7,050 km²
- Established
- 1934
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- BRC · 33 km
Nearest airports to Nahuel Huapi National Park
- 1Teniente Luis Candelaria International AirportBRC33 kmstraight lineSan Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
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- 2 CPC108 kmstraight line
- 3 ZOS138 kmstraight line
Osorno, ChileMore about Nahuel Huapi National Park
Nahuel Huapi National Park is one of 39 national parks in Argentina. It covers 7,050 km² (705,000 ha) — about 4.5 times the size of London, making it the largest national park in Argentina (18.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1934, 92 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Argentina. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Nahuel Huapi National Park
The closest airport is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC), about 33 km away — around 43 minutes by car; alternatively Aviador C. Campos Airport (CPC, 108 km). Other national parks within reach include Los Arrayanes National Park (18 km²), Puyehue National Park (1,068 km²), Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park (2,536 km²) and Lanín National Park (4 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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