Pali-Aike National Park
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The Pali-Aike National Park is a park located in the Magallanes Region of Patagonia in Chile. Pali-Aike is a Tehuelche name that means Desolate Place. Created in 1970, it covers an area of 5,030 hectares (12,429 acres)[1] and includes part of the Pali-Aike Volcanic Field. The park draws its name from a prominent volcanic cone known as the Pali Aike Crater.[3]
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Location | Magallanes Region, Chile |
Nearest city | Punta Arenas |
Coordinates | 52°06′S 69°44′W |
Area | 5,030 ha (12,429 acres)[1] |
Established | October 23, 1970 (1970-10-23) |
Visitors | 2,537[2] (in 2016) |
Governing body | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
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It includes native flora and fauna, with some species being exclusive to the region, not being found anywhere else in the world. The park has many rocky formations covered in 1000-year-old lava.[4]