Near San Carlos de Bariloche in Neuquén, Argentina — Southern South America

Republica Argentina

Administracion de Parques Nacionales

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 17, 1997

1. Republica Argentina Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Republica Argentina
Administracion de Parques Nacionales
1876 – 22 – Enero – 1976
1st Centenario del Izamiento del
pabellon nacional en El Lago
Nahuel Huapi por El Perito Doctor
Francisco Pascasio Moreno

English translation:
Argentina National Parks Administration
1876 - 22 - January - 1976
1st Centennial of Hoisting the
National Flag at Lake
Nahuel Huapi by the Expert Doctor
Francisco Pascasio Moreno

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 41° 2.926′ S, 71° 9.107′ W. Marker is near San Carlos de Bariloche, Neuquén. Marker is on National Route 40, 1.5 kilometers south of National Route 231, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at a turnout on the east side of route 40. The turnout has a magnificent view of Lake Nahuel Huapi with Bariloche and the Andes Mountains in the background. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Carlos de Bariloche, Neuquén RN40, Argentina. Touch for directions.

Also see . . .
1. Francisco Pascasio Moreno

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. Francisco Pascasio Moreno (May 31, 1852–November 22, 1919) was a prominent explorer and academic in Argentina and has been credited as one of the most influential figures in the Argentine incorporation of large parts of Patagonia. (Submitted on October 17, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. San Carlos de Bariloche. San Carlos de Bariloche, usually known as Bariloche, is a city in the province of Río Negro, Argentina, situated in the foothills of the Andes on the southern shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake and is surrounded by the Nahuel Huapi National Park. (Submitted on October 17, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Nahuel Huapi National Park. Established in 1934, the Nahuel Huapi National Park is the oldest national park in Argentina. It surrounds Nahuel Huapi Lake in the foothills of the Patagonian Andes. (Submitted on October 17, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Republica Argentina Marker & Flag Pole image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 17, 1997

2. Republica Argentina Marker & Flag Pole

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 17, 1997

3. Republica Argentina Marker & Flag Pole

Lake Nahuel Huapi, San Carlos de Bariloche and snow-capped Andes Mountains in the background.

Lake Nahuel Huapi image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 17, 1997

4. Lake Nahuel Huapi

San Carolos de Bariloche and snow-capped Andes Mountains in the background.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, November 17, 1997

5. Lake Nahuel Huapi

Snow-capped Andes Mountains in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 682 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2012, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.