Patagonia National Park

Patagonia National Park is a nature reserve in Santa Cruz Province that stretches across mountains, valleys, grasslands, and river systems. The landscape shifts between rocky peaks and open plains typical of southern Patagonia.

The park was established in 2015 to protect and restore the ecosystems of the Chacabuco Valley. The initiative grew from the effort to safeguard one of Patagonia's last wild regions for the future.

Local communities collaborate with park authorities through educational programs and guided tours to share knowledge about regional flora, fauna, and conservation practices.

Vehicles with high clearance are recommended since many roads are unpaved. The best time to visit is between December and March during the southern summer when the weather is milder.

The park runs extensive rewilding programs to bring back native species such as guanacos, huemul deer, flamingos, and pumas to their natural habitat. These efforts make it a living laboratory for large-scale ecosystem restoration and wildlife recovery.

Location: Santa Cruz

Inception: 2015

Website: http://parquesnacionales.gob.ar/areas-protegidas/region-patagonia/parque-nacional-patagonia

GPS coordinates: -47.15917,-71.31694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02