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Structured data covering boundary dimensions, land area, and internal geological features

Geographic Profile of Pali-Aike National Park in the Magallanes Region of Chile

Examine the technical geography and physical landscape of Pali-Aike National Park. This profile details the 50.3 square kilometer land area, boundary measurements, and internal volcanic features including craters, caves, and peaks situated within the Magallanes Region.

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Volcanic landscapes and 11,000-year-old archaeological significance in Patagonian Chile

Pali-Aike National Park

Pali-Aike National Park is a protected area in the Magallanes Region of Chilean Patagonia, situated in the far south of Chile near the city of Punta Arenas. The park covers approximately 5,030 hectares of dramatic volcanic terrain that forms part of the larger Pali-Aike Volcanic Field. The name Pali-Aike derives from the Tehuelche language, translating to Desolate Place, an apt description for this windswept and rugged landscape of southern Patagonia. Established in 1970 and managed by Chile's National Forest Corporation, the park encompasses a prominent volcanic cone known as the Pali Aike Crater, which serves as both a geological landmark and a significant archaeological site. The protected area supports native flora and fauna, with some species found nowhere else on Earth, thriving among ancient lava flows and rocky formations that date back roughly 1,000 years.

Location: Chile
Park type: National park
Established: 1970
Area: 50.3 km²

Pali-Aike National Park Atlas

Location overview

Protected landscape records for Chile and the Magallanes Region

Pali-Aike National Park Geographic Location and Regional Context

Pali-Aike National Park is located within Chile as part of the regional footprint of the Magallanes Region. Geographic profiles define the reserve as a mainland protected area without transboundary or marine classifications.

Countries: Chile
Regions: Magallanes Region
Primary location: Chile

Boundary and coordinates

Pali-Aike’s outline maps 50.3 km² of recorded land

Pali-Aike National Park mapped boundary and 50.3 km² land area

Pali-Aike National Park has mapped geometry for a 50.3 km² extent recorded entirely as land. Its outline communicates the park’s spatial form for atlas reference without representing an authoritative survey.

Boundary area: 51.9 km²
Boundary perimeter: 36 km
Northernmost point: 52.0546° S
Southernmost point: 52.1328° S
Easternmost point: 69.6245° W
Westernmost point: 69.8151° W
Geographic centre: 52.1022° S, 69.7344° W
North–south span: 8.7 km
East–west span: 13.1 km

Parque Nacional Pali Aike

Terrain and natural features

Upland terrain classifications and recorded natural features

Pali-Aike National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Upland relief classifications define the protected landscape across Pali-Aike National Park alongside recorded peaks, lakes, and geological formations. Linked feature cards provide names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where documented.

Selected named natural features

Lakes

Ana Lake

Viewpoints

Mirador Campo de Conos y Lavas Basálticas

Geological formations

Pozos del Diablo

Viewpoints

Morada del Diablo

Cave entrances

Cueva Pali Aike

Geological formations

Crater Morada del Diablo

Pali-Aike National Park Natural Features

Environmental setting

Interpreting upland relief features, volcanic formations, and rocky terrain

Pali-Aike National Park Environmental Classifications and Relief Settings

Recorded landscape features and upland relief classifications provide complementary methods for reading the physical terrain of Pali-Aike National Park. These structured categories connect directly to corresponding atlas records across related protected regions.

Relief: Upland
Water: No major water

Landscape features

Volcano · Cave · Cliffs

Park atlas

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Deepen your understanding of Pali-Aike National Park's role within Chile's geography. Investigate its mapped terrain and protected-area context to gain a comprehensive view of this significant natural landscape. Continue your atlas exploration to discover the unique characteristics that define this Chilean national park.

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