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Argentina Tours & Travel | Laguna Blanca National Park

Neuquen Province's picturesque Laguna Blanca National Park was established in 1940 to protect the small but significant lake and wetlands at the center of this volcanic area. A Patagonian steppe habitat for a wide variety of aquatic life, the 27,800-acre park is of special significance to the black-necked swan, a unique sight for birdwatchers who travel Patagonia on Argentina tours. The park's population of Patagonian aquatic frogs has been decimated by the introduction of trout to areas of the lake. Pumas and foxes also inhabit the park. The wetlands receive international protection under the Ramsar convention treaty. Paintings by the ancestors of the neighboring Mapuche community decorate caves here.

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The best place to view the park's abundance of aquatic birds on Patagonia tours is Laguna Verde. Situated north of Laguna Blanca, it requires special permission to visit. Though the black-necked swan may be viewed year-round when you travel to Argentina, the greatest profusion of birds frequents Laguna Blanca National Park between November and March. Camping is allowed for visitors on Argentina tours. The nearest major town is Zapala.
For more information on visiting Laguna Blanca National Park on Argentina tours when you travel Patagonia, email lagunablanca@apn.gov.ar

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