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Drone Rules for perito moreno National Park

Río Chico, Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) • Argentina
Santa Cruz, Argentina
Lat: -47.8384 • Lng: -72.1958
Ground Not allowed Last updated: May 29, 2026

Drone operations within Parque Nacional Perito Moreno require prior authorization from the Administración de Parques Nacionales (APN). The park protects remote Patagonian steppe, Andean ecosystems, glacial lakes, and critical habitat for guanacos, condors, and pumas. Due to its ecological sensitivity and protected stat


Details and Explanation

Authorization Status

  • Recreational: ❌ Authorization Required
  • Commercial: ❌ Authorization Required
  • Research Operations: ✅ By Permit
  • Protected Federal Area: ⚠️ Yes

Geographic Boundaries

  • Province: Santa Cruz
  • Area: Approximately 126,830 hectares
  • Coordinates: 47.950° S, 72.050° W
  • Patagonian Steppe ecosystem
  • Andean mountain valleys
  • Multiple glacial lakes

Regulations

  • Ley Nacional 22.351
  • APN Resolution 9/2021
  • ANAC Resolution 885/2019
  • Wildlife protection regulations
  • Environmental conservation measures
  • Visitor safety requirements

Penalties

  • Administrative sanctions by APN
  • Suspension of activities
  • Equipment confiscation
  • Environmental liability penalties
  • Additional ANAC enforcement actions

Special Permissions

  • Scientific research
  • Biodiversity monitoring
  • Conservation programs
  • APN-approved productions
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