Lihué Calel National Park, National park in Lihuel Calel, Argentina.
The park covers 324 square kilometers of mountain plains and plateaux with grass tussocks in the center of La Pampa Province.
The park establishment in 1977 marked a milestone in preserving natural landscapes of Argentina and protecting ecological integrity through IUCN category II designation.
Ancient cave paintings featuring red and black geometric symbols in Valle de las Pinturas document the presence of indigenous communities from 1300 years ago.
Visitors require personal vehicles to reach the park, located 230 kilometers from Santa Rosa, and must bring drinking water as none is available within the grounds.
The name derives from Mapudungun language, combining 'Lihue' meaning life and 'Calel' referring to mountains, creating Mountains of Life in translation.
Location: Lihuel Calel
Inception: 1977
GPS coordinates: -37.95000,-65.65000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:43
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