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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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Lavas in Pali Aike National Park |
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| Location | Magallanes Region, Chile |
| Nearest city | Punta Arenas |
| Area | 50 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Established | 1970 |
| 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 50 km2 (19 sq mi) 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.[1] Human crania from early prehistoric occupation have been recovered from this Pali Aike Crater site.