Discover one of the many beautiful places, full of wild fauna and flora, that southern Argentina has to offer.
Located 1400 meters above sea level, the basaltic plateau Santa Cruz It extends throughout the territory, enclosing the ancestral history of the tehuelches, ancient inhabitants of these lands. By paying attention, it is possible to see cave rocks and hunting areas, reminding us that these lands have been inhabited for a long time.
This region offers a variety of landscapes inhabited by a diverse fauna, which includes the Patagonian skunk, the puma, the grassland cat and the red fox. When entering the trails, it is common to encounter choiques and guanacos, while listening to the characteristic sound of the cuis.
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What to see in Patagonia National Park, Santa Cruz
The La Ascensión Wild Nature Reserve, founded in 1911 as an important livestock establishment, today preserves its old buildings, being a historical heritage of the region for its cultural value. In addition to offering a network of trails trekking that allow you to discover the landscapes of the Patagonian steppe and its faunathe reserve houses the lagoon of Bird Watchers Center and the Condor Viewpointwhich offer unique experiences for visitors.
The trails, which vary in difficulty, are clearly marked and can be explored independently or on guided excursions. From the Guacha Rock Trail until the Lake Buenos Aires Plateauvisitors can explore stunning landscapes and observe the diversity of flora and fauna that inhabit the region.
The El Sauco Sectionalaccessible by provincial route 103 or the Roballos Pass from National Route 40, it is located about 24 kilometers from Route 40 and 70 kilometers from the city of Perito Moreno. Also known as the White River Valley, this sector of the Patagonia National Park offers stunning views of geological formations such as Mount Zeballos and the Pencil Hillas well as the typical flora and fauna of the Patagonian steppe.
The trails in the area, such as Vuelta al Valle Trail and the Mirador Trailoffer unique experiences for nature lovers, with low and medium difficulty options that allow you to explore the beauty of the landscape and enjoy the biodiversity of the region.
How to get to Patagonia National Park, Santa Cruz
It is located in the northwest head of the province of Santa Cruz, in the region known as the Lake Buenos Aires Plateau. It can be accessed from two main points of the Park: the La Ascension Operational Center, located in the Wild Nature Reserve, and the El Sauco Section. Both places offer services and infrastructure for public use.
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