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Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi (Nahuel Huapi National Park) Description: Occupying 710,000 hectares (1,754,386 acres), Nahuel Huapi National Park is something like the Yosemite of South America. Dr Francisco P Moreno donated the land on 6 November 1903 and it was originally called Parque Nacional del Sur (Southern National Park), but was renamed Nahuel Huapi in 1934. The name comes from the Mapuche language, Nahuel meaning tiger and Huapi meaning island. The largest town in the area, San Carlos de Bariloche, is renowned in Argentina as a resort destination, providing such alpine activities as skiing, trout fishing, and golf. The park, however, offers trekkers and sightseers many areas of natural beauty, including an extinct volcano called Tronador, alpine meadows and amazing fauna. The sprawling glacial lake, Lake Nahuel Huapi, stretches over 100km (63 miles) to the border with Chile; the lake contains a nature reserve, the Isla Victoria, which can be reached by private or organised boat trips. Contact Addresses: Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, Avenida San Martin 24, Casilla de correo 380, 8400 San Carlos de Bariloche, Rio Negro Province, Argentina Tel/Fax: (029) 444 23121/11 or (029) 4442 2366. Fax: (029) 4442 2989. E-mail: pnhuapi@bariloche.com.ar or pnint@bariloche.com.ar Website: www.parquesnacionale.gov.br Transportation: Air: Ministro Pistarini Airport (Buenos Aires). Road: Coach: Services from San Carlos de Bariloche. Opening Times: Daily 24 hours. Admission Fees: US$5. 
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