Provinz Santa Cruz

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Provincia de Santa Cruz Essentials

Provincia de Santa Cruz encompasses the diverse landscapes of southern Patagonia, from the arid steppe to the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. The region features the Cueva de las Manos, which contains rock art dating back 9,000 years, and the massive glaciers of the Andes. Along the Atlantic coast, the province protects significant wildlife colonies at Monte León and Cabo Blanco. This selection highlights the area's transition from high-altitude granite spires and glacial lakes like Viedma to the historical and industrial heritage of its capital, Río Gallegos.

Provincia de Santa Cruz Essentials — Karte

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Cueva de las Manos

Cueva de las Manos is a cave and complex of rock art sites in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, 163 km south of the town of Perito…

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Upsala Glacier

Large valley glacier in Los Glaciares National Park known for its rapid retreat and the massive icebergs that break into Lake Argentino.

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Fitzroy with Laguna del Desierto viewpoint

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking the granite peaks of the Andes and the turquoise waters of the nearby lake near the Chilean border.

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Viedma Lake

Viedma Lake is a Patagonian lake in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, situated near its border with Chile.

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Pinguinera de Monte Leon

Coastal nesting ground for a large Magellanic penguin colony situated within the boundaries of Monte León National Park.

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Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz

Río Gallegos is the capital and largest settlement of the Patagonian province of Santa Cruz in Argentina.

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Mausoleum of Néstor Kirchner

The Mausoleum of Néstor Kirchner is located at Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina.

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Reserva Natural Intangible Cabo Blanco

Nature reserve protecting one of the region's largest fur seal colonies, featuring a historic brick lighthouse built in 1917.

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Mirador Cañón Pintura

Overlooks the deep river gorge and its colorful rock formations within the archaeological area of the Pinturas River.

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Museo Ferroviario Roberto Galian

Preserves the history of the world's southernmost industrial railway with a collection of restored steam locomotives and archival equipment.