Los Alerces, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Argentina, recognized in 2017, is a pristine Patagonian wilderness preserving ancient alerce trees, some over 3,000 years old, within a network of lakes and forests. Nestled in the Andes, its glacial landscapes and rare species like the huemul deer reflect exceptional biodiversity. This site showcases Argentina’s natural heritage, safeguarding a living relic of Earth’s temperate ecosystems.

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