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Nahuel HuapĂ National Park
Nahuel HuapĂ National Park, southwestern Argentina.
Nahuel HuapĂ National Park
national park, Argentina
Also known as: Parque Nacional Nahuel HuapĂ
Nahuel HuapĂ National Park, national park in RĂo Negro and NeuquĂ©n provinces, southwestern Argentina. It encompasses Lake Nahuel HuapĂ in the Andes adjacent to the Chilean border.
It originated as a reserve in 1903 with a private donation of 18,500 acres (7,500 hectares). It became Argentinaâs first national park in 1934 and has an area of 2,927 square miles (7,581 square km). The park and adjacent nature reserve include a region of dense forests, numerous lakes, rapid rivers, waterfalls, and snow-clad peaks, Among its peaks are the 11,660-foot (3,554-metre) El Tronador (âThe Thundererâ) and Mount Catedral, the latter being noted for its skiing.
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