Pali-Aike National Park

Pali-Aike National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location	Magallanes Region, Chile
Nearest city	Punta Arenas
Coordinates	52°06′S 69°44′W / 52.100°S 69.733°W / -52.100; -69.733Coordinates: 52°06′S 69°44′W / 52.100°S 69.733°W / -52.100; -69.733
Area	5,030 ha (12,429 acres)
Established	October 23, 1970 (1970-10-23)
Visitors	2,537 (in 2016)
Governing body	Corporación Nacional Forestal

The Pali-Aike National Park is a park located in the Magallanes Region of the Chilean Patagonia. Pali-Aike is a Tehuelche name that means Desolate Place. Created in 1970, it covers an area of 5,030 hectares (12,429 acres) and includes part of the Pali-Aike Volcanic Field. The park draws its name from a prominent volcanic cone known as the Pali Aike Crater. Human crania from early prehistoric occupation have been recovered from this Pali Aike Crater site.

Pali Aike Cave

Guanaco inside the park