Perito Moreno (city)
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| location | 46 ° 35 ′ S , 70 ° 55 ′ W | ||
| Height above d. M .: | 517 m | ||
| Population (2001): | 3588 | ||
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 Santa Cruz
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| Department : | Lake Buenos Aires | ||
| Mayor: | Guillermo Vilardo, Frente para la Victoria | ||
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| Postal code : | Z9040 | ||
| Telephone code: | 0343 | ||
The city of Perito Moreno (also known as: Lake Buenos Aires ) is the capital of the Department of Lake Buenos Aires . It is located on the northwestern border of the Santa Cruz province in the Argentine part of Patagonia . The Río Fénix rises near the village and flows into the Río Deseado . As the intersection of the Ruta Nacional 40 and the Ruta Provincial 43 , this is the regional center.
economy
The mild microclimate, caused by the proximity of the Lago Buenos Aires , has a positive influence on the economic life of the place. In addition to traditional cattle farming, fruits and vegetables thrive here.
The picturesque appearance of the place together with the nearby attractions ensures a continuous boom in tourism. Of particular interest are the Andes mountain range , the wildlife of Parque Laguna and the Cueva de las Manos with its cave paintings.
Seniors are increasingly choosing the place as a retirement home.
The city has a total of 4,000 inhabitants (2005).
Web links
- IFAM Population Statistics (Spanish)
- LiveArgentina.com - City information (Spanish)
