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Drone Rules for Lago Puelo National Park
Cushamen, Chubut (Chubut)
• Argentina
Unnamed Road,, Chubut, Argentina
Lat: -42.0973 • Lng: -71.6198
Ground
Not allowed
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Summary
Drone operations within Parque Nacional Lago Puelo require APN authorization. The park protects Andean-Patagonian forests, mountain ecosystems, and the turquoise waters of Lake Puelo. Drone use is restricted to reduce wildlife disturbance and maintain visitor safety.
Details and Explanation
Authorization Status
- Recreational: ❌ Authorization Required
- Commercial: ❌ Authorization Required
- Research Operations: ✅ By permit
- Protected Federal Area: ⚠️ Yes
Geographic Boundaries
- Province: Chubut
- Area: Approximately 27,700 hectares
- Coordinates: 42.083° S, 71.633° W
- Andean-Patagonian Forest ecosystem
- Mountain lakes and rivers
- Border region with Chile
Regulations
- Ley Nacional 22.351
- APN Resolution 9/2021
- ANAC Resolution 885/2019
- Wildlife protection measures
- Visitor safety regulations
- Environmental protection requirements
Penalties
- Administrative sanctions
- Operational suspension
- Equipment confiscation
- Environmental liability
- Additional aviation enforcement measures
Special Permissions
- Scientific studies
- Environmental monitoring
- Conservation activities
- Authorized media productions