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Los Glaciares National Park

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Los Glaciares National Park

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Perito Moreno Glacier, Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina.
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National park, southwestern Argentina. Located in the Andes Mountains at the Chilean border, it was established in 1937 and has an area of 1,722 sq mi (4,459 sq km). It has two distinct regions: forests and grassy plains in the east and peaks, lakes, and glaciers in the west. Its highest point is Mount Fitzroy (11,073 ft [3,375 m]). The park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.



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Inside of El Calafate there is also Los Glaciares National Park Administrative Division, the starting point of every tour and excursion to Los Glaciares National Reserve, located at 80 kilometers away from the zone.
The Perito Moreno Glacier, in the southern part of Los Glaciares National Park, is the main draw in the region, a short drive from El Calafate.
COOL FACTS LOS Glaciares National Park in Patagonia covers 1.
 
 
 
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