NATIONAL PARKS IN ARGENTINA

1. BARITÚ NATIONAL PARK
A great, virtually untouched area of montane rainforests in NW Argentina.
1974; 72,439 ha.
(There is a complementary area in the region which is in the process of becoming a national park).

2. MONUMENTO NATURAL LAGUNA DE LOS POZUELOS
Puna wetland where there is a rich, varied and spectacular bird fauna. This includes three species of flamingo, two of which are endangered.
1981, 15,000 ha. Declared a RAMSAR site in 1994

3. CALILEGUA NATIONAL PARK
Going from 500 to 3000 metres elevation the variety of vegetation in the mountains passes through many types including cloud forest, alder woods and high mountain pasture. It also protects the sources of irrigation for the valley agriculture.
1980; 76,320 ha.

4. EL REY NATIONAL PARK
Surrounded by a horseshoe of mountains the variety of woodlands goes from Chaco to high montane and is home to a wide variety of fauna.
1948; 44,162 ha

5. LOS CARDONES NATIONAL PARK
Dominated by the huge cactuses of the Pre-puna, the vegetation of this park is mostly sparse and bushy, very interesting and scenic.
1996; 64,000 ha.

6. PARQUE NACIONAL CAMPO DE LOS ALISOS
From basal forest to over 5000 metres elevation, here the Aconquija range displays the enormous variety of its vegetation; many of the species are endemic.
1995; 10,661 ha.

7. FORMOSA NATURAL RESERVE
Dry chaco woods here offer refuge to the threatened fauna of the region - anteaters, giant armadillo and the palo santo tree.
1968; 9,005 ha.

8. RIO PILCOMAYO NATIONAL PARK
Marshes interspersed with woodland and grasses are typical of the wet chaco, home to the manned wolf.
1951; 47,000 ha - a RAMSAR site since 1994

9. CHACO NATIONAL PARK
A last remnant of the legendary quebracho woods of the Gran Chaco.
1954; 15,000 ha

10. COLONIA BENITEZ RESERVE
A small relic of the easternmost chaco woods, of historical interest since this was the area set aside by the well-known Augusto Schultz, highly respected botanist of the region.
1990; 7 ha

11. MBURUCUYÁ NATIONAL PARK
Over five decades of rational management of the grasslands, woods and marshes here by Troels Pedersen, end happily with his donation for the creation of the first Corrientes national park.
1997, 15.060 ha.

12. IGUAZU NATIONAL PARK
The exuberant Misiones rainforests are the surroundings of the wonderful Iguazu waterfalls, a world-renown attraction.
1934; 67,620 ha. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984.

13. SAN ANTONIO RESERVE
A remnant of the once extensive Parana araucaria woods survive only here and in a few provincial reserves.
1990; 600ha

14. SAN GUILLERMO RESERVE
The southernmost part of the Puna here has the largest population of vicuñas in the country; the species was once nearly extinct and is of great interest for its "wool".
1998; 170,000 ha. This is the nucleus of a Biosphere reserve.

15. SIERRA DE LAS QUIJADAS NATIONAL PARK
A red sandstone depression of great scenic attractions, Quijadas conserves the fauna and flora of the area and paleontological deposits of great interest.
1991; 150,000 ha

16. TALAMPAYA NATIONAL PARK
As well as the famous Talampaya canyon, this park contains fossils of dinosaurs of great interest.
1997; 215,000ha. Declared a World Heritage Site in 2000

17. EL LEONCITO RESERVE
Protection of the semi-arid areas at the base of the cordillera ensures clear skies for the two astronomical observatories in the park.
1994; 76,000 ha

18. LIHUEL CALEL NATIONAL PARK
An isolated outcrop of hills rising from the surrounding flats was the natural oasis for human occupation from time immemorial.
1977; 9,901 ha.

19. QUEBRADA DEL CONDORITO NATIONAL PARK
High Sierra habitat with endemic life forms which is also home to a population of andean condors frequenting the well-known canyon.
1996; 37,000 ha

20. EL PALMAR NATIONAL PARK
A representative sample of the once extensive palm groves is the main attraction of this park.
1966; 8,500 ha

21. PRE-DELTA NATINAL PARK
The interesting wildlife of the delta of the Paraná river in a network of channels and islands - a rich Biodiversity. Declared part of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000
1991; 2458 ha

22. OTAMENDI NATURAL RESERVE
In the most developed and densely populated region of the country, here is an opportunity to see the wildlife of the area - an educational opportunity for many.
1990; 3000 ha

23. LANIN NATIONAL PARK
The last remnants of the Araucaria woods here stand guard over the approaches to the Lanin volcano.
1937; 379,000 ha

24. NAHUEL HUAPI NATIONAL PARK
The first national park of the country is still the attraction it always was, and is home to endangered species.
1934; 705,000ha

25. LOS ARRAYANES NATIONAL PARK
A pure stand of the singular Arrayan tree offers one of the most captivating experiences of the southern woods.
1971; 1840 ha

26. LAGO PUELO NATIONAL PARK
The dampest and most lush portion of the patagonian woods here growing on Argentine territory.
1971; 23,700 ha

27. LOS ALERCES NATIONAL PARK
Pristine woods and spectacular lakes where the Lahuan ("Alerce") grows. Threatened as a species for its valuable wood, these thousand-year old trees are majestic.
1937; 263,000 ha

28. PERITO MORENO NATIONAL PARK
The wonderfully blue lakes highlight the imposing mountains covered in southern woods, bordered by the patagonian steppe, habitat for the survival of the huemul.
1937; 115,000 ha

29. LOS GLACIARES NATIONAL PARK
The Moreno glacier which grinds into Lago Argentino is one of the most powerful natural spectacles of the country.
1937; 717,800 ha. A World Heritage Site.

30. TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK
This national park overlooks the Beagle Channel and contains marine coastal areas. 1960; 63,000 ha.

31. LAGUNA BLANCA NATIONAL PARK
Lakes in the patagonian steppe grasslands concentrate waterfowl amongst which the black-necked swan is dominant.
1940: 11,250 ha. Declared RAMSAR site in 1994.

32. BOSQUE PETRIFICADO NATURAL MONUMENT (PETRIFIED FOREST)
Lost in the immensity of the patagonia steppe, erosion is revealing the petrified remains of huge trees, the vegetation of millions of years ago.
1954; 46,000 ha. Soon to be enlarged.

33. COPO NATIONAL PARK
In the NE corner of Santiago del Estero province, a new protected area with all the biodivesity of the chaco biome.
2000; 120,000 ha

34. SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE NATURAL MONUMENT

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