Lanín National Park

　　Lanín National Park is situated in the southwest of Neuquén Province, spanning around 412,000 hectares, and was founded in 1937. The park was created to preserve representative tree species of the North Patagonian Andean forests, such as the monkey puzzle tree, beech forests, false beech, and coihue—species endemic to Argentina that cannot be found anywhere else in the world and are now limited to small areas within the Andes of Neuquén Province. In addition to these precious plant species, the park features 21 lakes of varying sizes and the dormant Lanín Volcano, which stands at an elevation of 3,774 meters. The park takes its name from this volcano, whose summit is capped with year-round snow.

　　Lanín National Park Reason to visit: One of Argentina’s most remarkable parks Continent: South America Country/Region: Argentina Province/State: Neuquén Province