| El Leoncito National Park | |
|---|---|
| Parque Nacional El Leoncito | |
 Horses roaming in the park with snow-capped Andes in the distance | |
  Location within Argentina | |
| Location | San Juan Province, Argentina |
| Nearest city | Barreal |
| Coordinates | 31°48′S 69°22′W / 31.800°S 69.367°W |
| Area | 89,706 ha (346.36 sq mi) |
| Established | September 18, 2002[1] |
| Governing body | Argentine National Parks Administration |
El Leoncito National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional El Leoncito) is a federal protected area in San Juan Province, Argentina. Established on 18 September 2002,[1] it houses a representative sample of the Central Andean Puna and the Southern Andean steppe biodiversity in good state of conservation, as well as historical and paleontological sites (including a portion of the Inca road system). It has an area of 89,706 ha (897.06 km2; 346.36 sq mi)
- ^ a b Ley No. 25656, 16 de octubre de 2002, B.O., (30005), 4 (in Spanish); sanc.: 18 de septiembre de 2002