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Lihué Calel National Park

Coordinates: 37°57′S 65°39′W / 37.95°S 65.65°W / -37.95; -65.65
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Lihué Calel National Park
Parque Nacional Lihué Calel
Sendero Valle de las Pinturas, Lihué Calel National Park
Map showing the location of Lihué Calel National Park
Map showing the location of Lihué Calel National Park
LocationLa Pampa Province, Argentina
Coordinates37°57′S 65°39′W / 37.95°S 65.65°W / -37.95; -65.65
Area32514 hectares
Established1977

Lihué Calel National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Lihué Calel) (Mapudungun Lihue = "life" and Calel "mountainous area", "mountains of life") is a national park in Argentina, located in the Lihue Calel Department, in the center of La Pampa Province. The area is one of mountain plains and plateaux, and is known for its grass tussocks. The park covers 324 square kilometres, and was established in 1977.

The Lihué Calel National Park is situated 230 kilometers from Santa Rosa, 121 kilometers from General Acha, and 35 kilometers from Puelches.

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