Lihué Calel National Park

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Lihué Calel National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Lihué Calel) is a protected area in Argentina. Its name comes from the Mapudungun language, where "Lihue" means "life" and "Calel" means "mountainous area" or "mountains of life." The park is located in the Lihue Calel Department, in the center of La Pampa Province. The area includes mountain plains and high, flat regions, and is known for its grassy clumps called tussocks.

Lihué Calel National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Lihué Calel) is a protected area in Argentina. Its name comes from the Mapudungun language, where "Lihue" means "life" and "Calel" means "mountainous area" or "mountains of life." The park is located in the Lihue Calel Department, in the center of La Pampa Province. The area includes mountain plains and high, flat regions, and is known for its grassy clumps called tussocks. The park covers 324 square kilometers and was created in 1977. It is located 230 kilometers from Santa Rosa, 121 kilometers from General Acha, and 35 kilometers from Puelches.

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  • An overview of Lihué Calel National Park.
  • Guanacos that live in the park.
  • Rock art located in the Las Pinturas Valley.

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