Laguna San Rafael National Park
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Laguna San Rafael National Park (Spanish pronunciation: [laˈɣuna san rafaˈel]) is a park located on the Pacific coast of southern Chile. The park is named for the San Rafael Lagoon formed by the retreat of the San Rafael Glacier. Created in 1959, it covers an area of 17,420 km2 (6,726 sq mi) and includes the Northern Patagonian Ice Field. A fjord more than 16 km (10 mi) long is one of the park's principal attractions.
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Laguna San Rafael National Park | |
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Location | Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region, Chile |
Nearest city | Puerto Chacabuco |
Coordinates | 46°40′S 73°55′W |
Area | 17,420 km2 (6,726 sq mi) |
Established | 1959 |
Governing body | Corporación Nacional Forestal |
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