Onelli Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Onelli Bay |
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 Onelli Bay
Location in Santa Cruz Province
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| Location | South America |
| Coordinates | 50°05′32″S 73°16′30″W / 50.09222°S 73.27500°W |
| Native name | Bahía Onelli (Spanish) |
| Basin countries | Argentina |
Onelli Bay (which is Bahía Onelli in Spanish) is a beautiful bay located in Argentino Lake. This lake is found in the Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, and is part of the amazing Los Glaciares National Park.
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What Makes Onelli Bay Special?
Onelli Bay is a unique place where a Patagonian forest meets the water. A river from Lake Onelli flows into the bay. This river also collects water from several glaciers, including the Onelli, Agassiz, Bolados, and Heim Glaciers. Imagine all that icy water flowing into one spot!
How to Visit Onelli Bay
You can only reach Onelli Bay by boat. Trips usually start from Puerto Bandera, a port near El Calafate. As you sail towards Onelli Bay, you'll get to see parts of the huge Southern Patagonian Ice Field. You'll also pass by other impressive glaciers like the Spegazzini Glacier and the giant Upsala Glacier. It's an unforgettable journey!
Plants and Animals of Onelli Bay
The forests around Onelli Bay are full of special trees that grow in Patagonia.
Amazing Trees
In the southern part of the bay, you'll find trees like ñires, canelos, and lengas. These trees are very common in the Patagonian region and make the forest look truly wild and beautiful.
Wildlife You Might See
Long ago, this area was known as Puerto de las Vacas, which means "Port of the Cows." This was because many wild cows lived around the bay. Today, you might still spot some interesting animals. Keep an eye on the sky above the mountains near Lake Argentino, as you could see majestic Condors soaring high above.
See also
- In Spanish: Bahía Onelli para niños
