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Pali-Aike National Park
Pali-Aike National Park is a national park in Chile, established in 1970, covering 50 km² (19 sq mi). It is the #41 largest of Chile's 48 national parks.
- Area
- 50 km²
- Established
- 1970
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RGL · 62 km
Nearest airports to Pali-Aike National Park
- 1 RGL62 kmstraight line
- 2 PUQ126 kmstraight line
- 3 PNT198 kmstraight line
Rio Gallegos, ArgentinaMore about Pali-Aike National Park
Pali-Aike National Park is one of 48 national parks in Chile. It covers 50 km² (5,030 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #41 largest national park in Chile (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1970, 56 years ago — the first national parks in Chile date back to 1926. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Pali-Aike National Park
The closest airport is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport (RGL), about 62 km away — around 1 h 20 min by car; alternatively President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ, 126 km). Other national parks within reach include Monte León National Park (622 km²), Cabo Froward National Park (1,210 km²), Torres del Paine National Park (1,814 km²) and Tierra del Fuego National Park (630 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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