Protected Areas in Argentina
Habitat/Especie Management Areas (27) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
ARAUCARIA | Misiones |
II |
92 |
1989 |
Parana Forest |
Provincial Park |
BAHIA DE SAMBOROMBON | Buenos Aires |
I |
9,311 |
1982 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Integral Nature Reserve |
BAHIA LAURA | Santa Cruz |
IV |
n/a |
1977 |
Continental Shelf |
Provincial Nature Reserve |
CABO BLANCO | Santa Cruz |
IV |
n/a |
1977 |
Continental Shelf |
Nature Reserve |
CABO DOS BAHIAS | Chubut |
IV |
160 |
1973 |
Patagonian Steppe, Continental Shelf |
Recreation Area |
CABO VIRGENES | Santa Cruz |
IV |
1,230 |
1986 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Provincial Reserve |
CALETA VALDES | Chubut |
IV |
10,000 |
1977 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
CARPINCHO | Entre Ríos |
IV |
375 |
1989 |
Espinal savannas |
Multiple Use Reserve |
COMPLEJO ISLOTE LOBOS | Río Negro |
IV |
2,400 |
1977 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Natural Protected Area |
COSTA ATLANT,TIERRA DEL FUEGO | Tierra del Fuego |
IV |
n/a |
1992 |
Continental Shelf |
Hemispherical Reserve |
COSTANERA SUR | Ciudad de Buenos Aires |
IV |
350 |
1986 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Natural Park and Reserve |
DICKY | Tierra del Fuego |
IV |
1,900 |
1991 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
DIQUE ING, ROGGERO | Buenos Aires |
IV |
668 |
1989 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Municipal Park |
DR, CARLOS SPEGAZZINI | Buenos Aires |
IV |
60 |
1981 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Mycological Reserve |
ISLA DE LOS PAJAROS | Chubut |
IV |
23 |
1967 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
LAGUNA BRAVA | La Rioja |
IV |
405,000 |
1980 |
High Andes, High-Andean Grasslands |
Vicuñas Protection Reserve |
LAGUNA SALADA GRANDE | Buenos Aires |
IV |
40 |
1949 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Forest Reserve |
LOTES FISCALES 32 Y 33 | Salta |
VI |
13,000 |
1995 |
Dry Chaco, Yungas Cloud Forests |
Provincial Nature Reserve |
POTRERO 7-B (LOS QUEBRACHALES) | Santa Fe |
IV |
2,000 |
1992 |
Humid Chaco |
Managed Nature Reserve |
PUNTA BERMEJA | Río Negro |
IV |
600 |
1971 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Natural Protected Area |
PUNTA DELGADA | Chubut |
IV |
2,829 |
1969 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
PUNTA LOMA | Chubut |
IV |
1,707 |
1967 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Recreation Area |
PUNTA MARQUÉS | Chubut |
IV |
n/a |
1985 |
Continental Shelf |
Research and Tourism Nature Reserve |
PUNTA NORTE | Chubut |
IV |
6 |
1967 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
PUNTA PIRAMIDES | Chubut |
IV |
132 |
1974 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
PUNTA TOMBO | Chubut |
IV |
210 |
1972 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Special Purpose Recreation Area |
RINCON DE AJÓ | Buenos Aires |
I |
2,312 |
1988 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Educational Refuge |
Total | 454,405 |
Resource Management Protected Areas (186) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
ACAMBUCO | Salta |
VI |
8,266 |
1979 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Flora and Fauna Provincial Reserve |
AGUA DULCE | Formosa |
VI |
10,000 |
1970 |
Humid Chaco |
Hunting Reserve |
ALTO ANDINA DE LA CHINCHILLA | Jujuy |
VI |
119,730 |
1992 |
High Andes |
Provincial Reserve |
ARBORETUM L,N,ALEM | Misiones |
VI |
36 |
1994 |
Parana Forest |
Multiple Use Reserve |
AUCA MAHUIDA | Neuquén |
VI |
77,020 |
1996 |
Patagonian Steppe, Hills and Mesetas |
Multiple Use Reserve |
BAHÍA DE SAN ANTONIO | Río Negro |
VI |
n/a |
1993 |
Continental Shelf |
Natural Protected Area |
BAHIAS BLANCA VERDE Y FALSA | Buenos Aires |
VI |
30,039 |
1991 |
Continental Shelf, Pampa Grasslands |
Multiple Use Nature Reserve |
BALNEARIO THOMPSON | Entre Ríos |
V |
4 |
1997 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Protected Landscape |
BATEA MAHUIDA | Neuquén |
VI |
1,206 |
1968 |
Patagonian Forests |
Forest Reserve |
CALETA DE LOS LOROS | Río Negro |
VI |
9,000 |
1984 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Multiple Use Reserve |
CAMPING TOMA VIEJA | Entre Ríos |
V |
20 |
1969 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Protected Landscape |
CAMPO GRAL, BELGRANO | Salta |
VI |
3,191 |
1996 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Conservation Area |
CAMPO SALAS | Santa Fe |
VI |
9,897 |
1996 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
CAÑADÓN DE PROFUNDIDAD | Misiones |
VI |
19 |
1990 |
Parana Forest |
Provincial Park |
CAÑADON DEL DURAZNILLO | Canta Cruz |
VI |
8,940 |
1990 |
Patagonian Steppe, Continental Shelf |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
CARAGUATAY | Misiones |
VI |
52 |
1979 |
Parana Forest |
Fish Reserve |
CASCADA ANDER EGG | Entre Ríos |
VI |
3 |
n/a |
Pampa Grasslands |
Protected Landscape |
CATARATA DE LA VIRGEN | Río Negro |
VI |
10 |
1991 |
Patagonian Forests |
Municipal Reserve |
CAYASTA | Santa Fe |
VI |
300 |
1970 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Provincial Natural General Reserve |
CERRO AZUL (E,E,A,) | Misiones |
VI |
384 |
1992 |
Parana Forest |
Multiple Use Reserve |
CERRO COLORADO | Córdoba |
VI |
3,000 |
1957 |
Dry Chaco |
Natural Cultural Reserve |
CERRO CURRUMAHUIDA | Chubut |
n/a |
3250 |
1981 |
Patagonian Forests |
Forest Reserve |
CERRO SAN BERNARDO | Salta |
VI |
n/a |
1991 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Municipal Reserve |
CHACHI | Misiones |
VI |
6 |
1990 |
Parana Forest |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
CHANCANI | Córdoba |
ll |
3,885 |
1986 |
Checo Seco |
Forest Reserve |
CHANCAY | Misiones |
VI |
263 |
1991 |
Parana Forest |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
CHAÑY | Neuquén |
VI |
2,039 |
1986 |
High Andes |
Forest Reserve |
COPO | Santiago del Estero |
I |
114,250 |
2000 |
Dry Chaco |
National Park |
COPO | Santiago del Estero |
VI |
85,000 |
1968 |
Dry Chaco |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
CORPUS | Misiones |
VI |
n/a |
1979 |
Parana Forest |
Fish Reserve |
COSTERO DEL SUR | Buenos Aires |
VI |
23,500 |
1984 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Provincial Park |
CUÑA PIRU | Misiones |
VI |
45 |
1997 |
Parana Forest |
Municipal Natural Park |
DEL MEDIO- LOS CABALLOS | Santa Fe |
VI |
2,050 |
1970 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Provincial Natural General Reserve |
DELTA DEL PARANÁ | Buenos Aires |
VI |
88,624 |
2000 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Biosphere Reserve |
DELTA EN FORMACION | Buenos Aires |
VI |
1,500 |
1989 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Integral Nature Reserve |
DOMUYO | Neuquén |
VI |
3,620 |
1989 |
High Andes, Patagonian Steppe |
Provincial Reserve de Flora |
DON CARMELO | San Juan |
VI |
35,000 |
1993 |
High Andes |
Multiple Use Private Reserve |
DON GUILLERMO | Santa Fe |
VI |
1,431 |
1992 |
Espinal savannas |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
E,E,A ANEXO CUARTEL RIO VICTORIA | Misiones |
VI |
400 |
1992 |
Parana Forest |
Multiple Use Reserve |
El ALISAL (Isla El Espinillo) | Entre Ríos |
V |
246 |
2000 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Protected Landscape |
EL BAGUAL | Formosa |
l |
3,000 |
1986 |
Humid Chaco |
Private Reserve |
EL CACHAPE | Chaco |
VI |
1,670 |
1990 |
Humid Chaco |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
EL CHAÑAR | Entre Ríos |
VI |
75 |
1996 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Multiple Use Nature Reserve |
EL ESTERO | Santa Fe |
VI |
4,000 |
1992 |
Espinal savannas |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
EL GUADAL | Río Negro |
VI |
200 |
1984 |
Patagonian Forests |
Forest Reserve |
EL MANGRULLO | Neuquén |
VI |
8,800 |
1996 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
EL POTRERILLO | Córdoba |
n/a |
500 |
n/a |
Dry Chaco |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
EL POZO | Santa Fe |
VI |
12 |
1998 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Ecological Reserve |
EL PUELO | Chubut |
VI |
60 |
1955 |
Patagonian Forests |
Forest Reserve |
EL RICO | Santa Fe |
VI |
2,600 |
1968 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Provincial Natural General Reserve |
EMBALSE CASA DE PIEDRA | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
46 |
1993 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Nature Reserve |
ESCUELA GRANJA DE ESPERANZA | Santa Fe |
VI |
33 |
1979 |
Espinal savannas |
Nature Reserve |
ESCUELA JUAN BAUTISTA ALBERDI | Entre Ríos |
VI |
20 |
1992 |
Espinal savannas |
Multiple Use Reserve |
ESCUELA JUSTO DE URQUIZA | Entre Ríos |
VI |
16 |
1992 |
Espinal savannas |
Multiple Use Reserve |
FLORENCIO DE BASALDUA | Misiones |
VI |
249 |
1996 |
Parana Forest |
Multiple Use Reserve |
FORMOSA | Formosa |
I |
9,005 |
1968 |
Dry Chaco |
Nature Reserve |
FUNDACION FEDERICO WILDERMUTH | Santa Fe |
VI |
1,283 |
1989 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
GENERAL BELGRANO | Misiones |
VI |
1,505 |
1948 |
Parana Forest |
Forest Reserve |
GENERAL OBLIGADO | Chaco |
VI |
3,447 |
1948 |
Humid Chaco |
Forest Reserve |
GENERAL SAN MARTIN | Entre Ríos |
VI |
600 |
1950 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Rural School Park |
GPQUE, HORACIO FOERSTER | Misiones |
VI |
4,309 |
1992 |
Parana Forest |
Provincial Park |
GUARANI | Misiones |
VI |
5,343 |
1975 |
Parana Forest |
Forest Reserve |
HORCO MOLLE | Tucumán |
VI |
200 |
1986 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Reserve |
HUMEDAL MELINCUE | Santa Fe |
IV |
12,000 |
1998 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Nature Reserve |
IBERA | Corrientes |
VI |
1,200,000 |
1982 |
Iberá Wetlands |
Nature Reserve |
IGUAZU | Misiones |
VI |
7,675 |
1934 |
Parana Forest |
National Reserve |
IRA HITI | Santa Cruz |
VI |
15,000 |
1992 |
Patagonian Forests |
Rincón Ranch |
ISLA BOTIJA | Buenos Aires |
VI |
759 |
1958 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Multiple Use Reserve |
ISLA CARAGUATAY | Misiones |
VI |
32 |
1979 |
Parana Forest |
Provincial Park |
ISLA DE LOS ESTADOS | Tierra del Fuego |
VI |
52,000 |
1991 |
Patagonian Forests, Continental Shelf |
Historical and Ecological Recreation Area |
ISLA DE MONTE LEON | Santa Cruz |
VI |
n/a |
1996 |
Continental Shelf |
Provincial Reserve |
ISLA DE SAN FELIPE | San Luis |
n/a |
5 |
n/a |
Dry Chaco |
R, Islas Pájaros y Conejos |
ISLA DEL SOL | Santa Fe |
VI |
200 |
1993 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Nature Reserve |
ISLA DESEADA | Santa Cruz |
VI |
18 |
1990 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Scientific Use Area Under Special Protection |
ISLA LEONES | Santa Cruz |
VI |
n/a |
1991 |
Continental Shelf |
Limited Use and Special Protection Area |
ISLA MARTIN GARCIA | Buenos Aires |
VI |
180 |
1969 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Multiple Use Nature Reserve |
ISLA PINGUINO | Santa Cruz |
VI |
n/a |
1992 |
Continental Shelf |
Provincial Reserve |
ISLAS CORMORAN Y JUSTICIA | Santa Cruz |
VI |
n/a |
1990 |
Continental Shelf |
Limited Use and Special Protection Area |
ISLOTE MUNICIPAL | Entre Ríos |
III |
15 |
1995 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Provincial Natural Monument |
ITACUARAGHYG | Misiones |
VI |
250 |
1989 |
Parana Forest |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
LA AGUADITA | Córdoba |
n/a |
25 |
n/a |
Dry Chaco |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
LA AURORA DEL PALMAR | Entre Ríos |
VI |
1,093 |
1998 |
Espinal savannas |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
LA FLORIDA R, | San Luis |
VI |
347 |
1984 |
Dry Chaco |
Flora and Fauna Provincial Reserve |
LA HUMADA | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
5,000 |
1974 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Nature Reserve |
LA LAGUNA | Salta |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Wildlife Reserve |
LA LOCA | Santa Fe |
VI |
2,169 |
1968 |
Humid Chaco |
Nature Reserve |
LA LOMA DEL CRISTAL | Santa Fe |
VI |
114 |
1992 |
Espinal savannas |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
LA NORIA | Santa Fe |
IV |
35 |
1999 |
Espinal savannas |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
LA NORMA | Santa Fe |
VI |
6,170 |
1992 |
Espinal savannas |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
LA QUEBRADA | Córdoba |
VI |
4,200 |
1987 |
Dry Chaco |
Natural Hydrological Reserve |
LA REFORMA | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
5,000 |
1974 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Nature Reserve |
LA REFORMA (UNIV,) | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
9500 |
1973 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Nature Reserve |
LAGO BAGGILT | Chubut |
VI |
1500 |
1996 |
Patagonian Forests |
Natural Protected Area |
LAGO GAUCHO | Chubut |
n/a |
1000 |
1986 |
Patagonian Forests |
Forest Reserve |
LAGO PUELO | Chubut |
VI |
5600 |
1971 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Reserve |
LAGO URUGUA-I | Misiones |
VI |
8,000 |
1996 |
Parana Forest |
Protected Landscape |
LAGUNA ALEUSCO | Chubut |
VI |
1,200 |
1983 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
LAGUNA BLANCA | Catamarca |
VI |
770,000 |
1979 |
High Andes, High-Andean Grasslands |
Biosphere Reserve |
LAGUNA BLANCA | Neuquén |
VI |
3,038 |
1940 |
Parana Forest |
National Reserve |
LAGUNA DE LOS POZUELOS R, | Jujuy |
VI |
364,000 |
1980 |
High Andes, High-Andean Grasslands |
Biosphere Reserve |
LAGUNA DE OCA | Formosa |
VI |
10,000 |
2001 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Biosphere Reserve |
LAGUNA DEL DIABLO | Tierra del Fuego |
VI |
3 |
1991 |
Patagonian Forests |
Reserve Recreativa Natural |
LAGUNA GUATRACHE | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
8,500 |
1991 |
High Andes |
Nature Reserve |
LAGUNA HU | Formosa |
VI |
1,800 |
1970 |
Humid Chaco |
Hunting Reserve |
LAGUNA LA FELIPA | Córdoba |
VI |
1,307 |
1986 |
Espinal |
Fauna Nature Reserve |
LAGUNA LOS JUNCOS | Río Negro |
VI |
37 |
1985 |
Patagonian Forests |
Wildlife Reserve |
LAGUNA NIMEZ | Santa Cruz |
VI |
35 |
1986 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Municipal Reserve |
LAGUNAS DEL EPULAUQUEN | Neuquén |
VI |
7,450 |
1973 |
Patagonian Forests, Patagonian Steppe |
Provincial Reserve |
LAGUNAS Y PALMARES | Santa Fe |
VI |
4,052 |
1996 |
Humid Chaco |
Provincial Multiple Use Reserve |
LANIN | Neuquén |
VI |
195,010 |
1937 |
Patagonian Steppe |
National Reserve |
LAPACHO CUE | Misiones |
VI |
160 |
1991 |
Parana Forest |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
LAS DOS HERMANAS | Córdoba |
n/a |
960 |
n/a |
Pampa Grasslands |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
LAS HORQUETAS | Chubut |
n/a |
2,500 |
1986 |
Patagonian Forests |
Forest Reserve |
LAS PIEDRAS | Entre Ríos |
VI |
312 |
1987 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Protected Landscape |
LAS PIEDRAS O PARQUE MUTTIO | Entre Ríos |
VI |
7 |
n/a |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Protected Landscape |
LAS TUNAS | Córdoba |
n/a |
300 |
n/a |
Pampa Grasslands |
Nature Reserve |
LAS TUNITAS | Córdoba |
n/a |
300 |
n/a |
Espinal |
Nature Reserve |
LE MARTIAL | Tierra del Fuego |
VI |
n/a |
1990 |
Patagonian Forests |
Natural Protected Area |
LIHUE CALEL R | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
3,086 |
1964 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Nature Reserve |
LIMAY MAHUIDA | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
4,983 |
1974 |
Espinal savannas |
Nature Reserve |
LITORAL CHAQUEÑO | Chaco |
VI |
10,000 |
1970 |
Humid Chaco |
Provincial Park |
LOMA DEL MEDIO | Río Negro |
VI |
2,435 |
1948 |
Patagonian Forests |
Productive Forest Reserve |
LOS ALERCES | Chubut |
VI |
69,856 |
1937 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Reserve |
LOS ANDES | Salta |
VI |
1,444,000 |
1980 |
High Andes, High-Andean Grasslands |
Provincial Reserve de Fauna |
LOS GLACIARES | Santa Cruz |
VI |
178,500 |
1937 |
Parana Forest, Patagonian Forests |
National Reserve |
LOS MEDANOS | Santa Fe |
VI |
7 |
1996 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Municipal Reserve |
LOS PALMARES | Salta |
VI |
6,000 |
1979 |
Dry Chaco |
Flora and Fauna Provincial Reserve |
LOS REPOLLOS | Río Negro |
VI |
100 |
1941 |
Patagonian Forests |
Forest Reserve |
LOS SOSA | Tucumán |
VI |
890 |
1940 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Nature Reserve |
LOTE 5-B CARABAJAL | Salta |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Private Reserve |
LOTE C HUERTO MUNICIPAL | Misiones |
VI |
83 |
1995 |
Parana Forest |
Municipal Natural Park |
LOTES FISCALES 32 Y 33 | Salta |
n/a |
12,500 |
n/a |
Provincial Nature Reserve |
|
LUIS HONORIO ROLÓN | Misiones |
VI |
10 |
1996 |
Parana Forest |
Municipal Natural Park |
MAR CHIQUITA | Córdoba |
VI |
1,060,000 |
1991 |
Dry Chaco |
Nature Reserve |
MBOTABY | Misiones |
VI |
14 |
1991 |
Parana Forest |
Municipal Natural Reserve |
MESETA DE SOMUNCURA | Río Negro |
VI |
1,600,000 |
1986 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Natural Protected Area |
NAHUEL HUAPI | Neuquén y Río Negro |
VI |
236510 |
1934 |
Patagonian Forests, Parana Forest |
National Reserve |
NANT Y FALL(Arroyo Las Caídas) | Chubut |
VI |
50 |
1995 |
Patagonian Forests |
Recreation Area |
ÑACUÑAN | Mendoza |
VI |
1,100 |
1961 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Ecological Reserve |
OLAROZ-CAUCHARI | Jujuy |
VI |
180,000 |
1981 |
High Andes |
Fauna and Flora Reserve |
PAPEL MISIONERO | Misiones |
VI |
10,397 |
1994 |
Parana Forest |
Natural Cultural Reserve |
PARQUE ATLÁNTICO MAR CHIQUITO | Buenos Aires |
VI |
26,488 |
1989 |
Continental Shelf, Pampa Grasslands |
Biosphere Reserve |
PARQUE ECOLOGICO GAZZANO | Entre Ríos |
VI |
8 |
1983 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Protected Landscape |
PARQUE LURO | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
7,608 |
1967 |
Espinal savannas |
Flora and Fauna Provincial Reserve |
PARQUE TAU | Córdoba |
n/a |
68 |
n/a |
Espinal savannas |
Nature Reserve |
PARQUE URQUIZA | Entre Ríos |
VI |
44 |
1865 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Protected Landscape |
PASO DE LAS PIEDRAS | Buenos Aires |
VI |
n/a |
1982 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Provincial Park |
PENINSULA DE MAGALLANES | Santa Cruz |
VI |
39,800 |
1993 |
Patagonian Forests |
Provincial Reserve |
PENINSULA DE VALDES | Chubut |
VI |
349,862 |
1983 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
PENINSULA SAN JULIAN | Santa Cruz |
VI |
10,400 |
1986 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Provincial Reserve |
PERITO MORENO | Santa Cruz |
VI |
29,500 |
1937 |
Parana Forest |
National Reserve |
PICHI MAHUIDA | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
4,119 |
1974 |
Espinal savannas |
Nature Reserve |
PRESIDENCIA DE LA PLAZA | Chaco |
VI |
2,250 |
1935 |
Humid Chaco |
Forest Reserve |
PUERTO SAN JUAN | Misiones |
VI |
250 |
1997 |
Campos y Malezales |
Private Reserve |
PUNTA RASA | Buenos Aires |
VI |
522 |
1984 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Biological Station |
QUEBRACHO DE LA LEGUA | San Luis |
VI |
2,242 |
1979 |
Dry Chaco |
Nature Reserve |
RAMALLO | Buenos Aires |
VI |
16 |
1991 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Municipal Reserve |
RIA DE PUERTO DESEADO | Santa Cruz |
VI |
10,000 |
1977 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Provincial Nature Reserve |
RIACHO TEUQUITO | Formosa |
VI |
72,000 |
1987 |
Dry Chaco |
Biosphere Reserve |
RINCON DEL IGUAZU | Misiones |
VI |
70 |
1996 |
Parana Forest |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
RIO AZUL - LAGO ESCONDIDO | Río Negro |
VI |
80,000 |
1994 |
Patagonian Forests |
Natural Protected Area |
RIO BARCA GRANDE | Buenos Aires |
VI |
n/a |
1958 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Fish Reserve |
RIO VICTORIA (E,E,A,) | Misiones |
VI |
10 |
1992 |
Parana Forest |
Multiple Use Reserve |
S, M, DE LA FRONTERA PREMIDIA | Misiones |
VI |
5,500 |
1993 |
Parana Forest |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
SALITRAL LEVALLE | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
9,501 |
1974 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Nature Reserve |
SALTITO | Misiones |
VI |
2,000 |
1997 |
Parana Forest |
Multiple Use Reserve |
SALTO KUPPERS | Misiones |
VI |
64 |
1995 |
Parana Forest |
Municipal Natural Park |
SAN GUILLERMO | San Juan |
VI |
811,460 |
1972 |
High Andes, High-Andean Grasslands |
Biosphere Reserve |
SAN MARTIN DEL ALTO NEGRO | San Luis |
VI |
45,200 |
n/a |
Hills and Mesetas, Pampa Grasslands |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
SAN JUAN PORIAHU | Corrientes |
VI |
8,975 |
1989 |
Iberá Wetlands |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
SAN LORENZO | Santa Cruz |
VI |
24,000 |
1993 |
Patagonian Forests |
Provincial Reserve |
SELVA MARGINAL DE HUDSON | Buenos Aires |
VI |
1,200 |
1991 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Nature Reserve |
SIERRA DEL TIGRE | Buenos Aires |
VI |
140 |
1973 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Nature Reserve |
SIERRA PINTADA | Mendoza |
VI |
5,000 |
1996 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Multiple Use Reserve |
TELTECA | Mendoza |
VI |
20,400 |
1986 |
Monte de Llanuras y Mesetas |
Flora and Fauna Provincial Reserve |
TIMBO GIGANTE | Misiones |
VI |
16 |
1995 |
Parana Forest |
Private Wildlife Refuge |
TOMO | Misiones |
VI |
1,441 |
1997 |
Parana Forest |
Private Reserve |
VALLE FERTIL | San Juan |
VI |
800,000 |
1971 |
Dry Chaco, Mid-Altitude Mountain Range |
Multiple Use Reserve |
VAQUERIAS | Córdoba |
n/a |
380 |
n/a |
Dry Chaco |
Nature Reserve |
VIRA PITA | Santa Fe |
VI |
615 |
1963 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
Provincial Natural Park |
VIVERO PAMPEANO | La Pampa Grasslands |
VI |
4 |
1991 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Nature Reserve |
YABOTY | Misiones |
VI |
221,155 |
1993 |
Parana Forest |
Biosphere Reserve |
YARARA | Misiones |
VI |
n/a |
1995 |
Parana Forest |
Municipal Natural Park |
YUNGAS 1 NO ESTA PUESTO | Jujuy y Salta |
VI |
860,000 |
2002 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
Biosphere Reserve |
YUNGAS 2 NO ESTA PUESTO | Jujuy y Salta |
n/a |
320,000 |
n/a |
Biosphere Reserve |
|
ZONA DE PROT, DE AVES SILVESTRES | Entre Ríos |
VI |
98 |
1993 |
Espinal savannas |
Protected Landscape |
Total | 454,405 |
National/Provincial Natural Monuments (7) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
BOSQUE PETRIFICADO SARMIENTO | Chubut |
III |
24 |
1973 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Recreation Area |
BOSQUES PETRIFICADOS | Santa Cruz |
III |
61,228 |
1954 |
Patagonian Steppe |
National Natural Monument |
CAÑADA MOLINA | Neuquén |
III |
50 |
1993 |
Patagonian Forests |
Provincial Natural Monument |
CAVERNA DE LAS BRUJAS | Mendoza |
III |
500 |
1997 |
Patagonian Steppe |
Provincial Natural Monument |
LAGUNA DE LOS POZUELOS | San Salvador de Jujuy |
III |
16,000 |
1979 |
High-Andean Grasslands |
National Natural Monument |
LAGUNA LEANDRO | Jujuy |
III |
200 |
1985 |
Mid-Altitude Mountain Range |
Provincial Natural Monument |
TORNQUIST, ERNESTO | Buenos Aires |
III |
40 |
1958 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Provincial Natural Monument |
Total | 78,042 |
Protected Landscapes (18)
|
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
BALNEARIO EL CRISTAL | Santa Fe |
V |
15 |
1992 |
Espinal |
Wildlife Reserve |
CORAZON DE LA ISLA | Tierra del Fuego |
V |
100,000 |
2000 |
Patagonian Forests |
Multiple Use Reserve |
DIQUE QUEBRADA DE ULLUM | San Juan |
n/a |
7,612 |
n/a |
Mid-Altitude Mountain Range |
Protected Landscape |
EL DESEMBOQUE | Chubut |
V |
n/a |
1990 |
Patagonian Forests |
Provincial Natural Park |
EL MANZANO HISTORICO | Mendoza |
V |
1,000 |
1994 |
Hills and Mesetas |
Landscape Reserve |
FARO QUERANDÍ | Buenos Aires |
V |
5,575 |
1987 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Reserve |
ISLA HUEMUL | Río Negro |
V |
74 |
1988 |
Patagonian Forests |
Historical and Ecological Municipal Reserve |
LAGUNA FANTASMA | Río Negro |
V |
1 |
1994 |
Patagonian Forests |
Area Intangible Municipal |
LAGUNA LA SALADA | Santa Fe |
V |
200 |
1991 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Ecological Reserve |
PARQUE SERRANO | Río Negro |
V |
53 |
1941 |
Patagonian Forests |
Municipal Park |
PEREYRA IRAOLA | Buenos Aires |
II |
10,248 |
1967 |
Pampa Grasslands |
Provincial Park |
PLAYA GRANADERO BAIGORRIA | Santa Fe |
V |
6 |
1978 |
Delta e Islas Río Paraná |
Nature Reserve |
PLAYA LARGA | Tierra del Fuego |
V |
n/a |
1997 |
Continental Shelf |
Natural Cultural Reserve |
RIBERA NORTE | Santa Cruz |
V |
14 |
1988 |
Delta e Islas Río Paraná |
Educational Refuge |
RÍO LIMAY | Río Negro |
V |
50,000 |
1995 |
Patagonian Forests |
Protected Landscape |
SAN JUSTO | Santa Fe |
V |
20 |
1991 |
Espinal savannas |
Municipal Reserve |
SUQUIA | Córdoba |
n/a |
66 |
n/a |
Espinal |
Ecological Reserve |
VALLE TIERRA MAYOR | Tierra del Fuego |
V |
29,500 |
1994 |
Patagonian Forests |
Nature Reserve |
Total | 204,384 |
National Parks (26) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
BARITU | Salta |
II |
72439 |
1974 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
National Park |
CALILEGUA | San Salvador de Jujuy |
II |
76306 |
1979 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
National Park |
CAMPO DE LOS ALISOS | Tucumán |
II |
10661 |
1996 |
Yungas Cloud Forests |
National Park |
CHACO | Chaco |
II |
14981 |
1954 |
Humid Chaco |
National Park |
EL PALMAR | Entre Ríos |
II |
8500 |
1966 |
Espinal savannas |
National Park |
EL REY | Salta |
II |
44162 |
1948 |
Yungas Cloud Forests, Dry Chaco |
National Park |
IGUAZU | Misiones |
II |
59945 |
1934 |
Parana Forest |
National Park |
LAGO PUELO | Chubut |
II |
18100 |
1971 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Park |
LAGUNA BLANCA | Neuquén |
II |
8213 |
1940 |
Patagonian Steppe |
National Park |
LANIN | Neuquén |
II |
216993 |
1937 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Park |
LIHUE CALEL | La Pampa Grasslands |
II |
10934 |
1977 |
Hills and Mesetas |
National Park |
LOS ALERCES | Chubut |
II |
193144 |
1937 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Park |
LOS ARRAYANES | Neuquén |
II |
1840 |
1974 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Park |
LOS CARDONES | Salta |
II |
65000 |
1996 |
Mid-Altitude Mountain Range, Yungas Cloud Forests, High-Andean Grasslands |
National Park |
LOS GLACIARES | Santa Cruz |
II |
539300 |
1937 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Park |
MBURUCUYA | Corrientes |
II |
17729 |
2001 |
Iberá Wetlands |
National Park |
MONTE LEÓN | Santa Cruz |
II |
60800 |
2002 |
Patagonian Steppe |
National Park |
NAHUEL HUAPI | Neuquén y Río Negro |
II |
475650 |
1934 |
Patagonian Forests |
National Park |
PERITO MORENO | Santa Cruz |
II |
85500 |
1937 |
Patagonian Forests, Patagonian Steppe |
National Park |
PRE-DELTA | Entre Ríos |
II |
2458 |
1991 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta |
National Park |
QUEBRADA DEL CONDORITO | Córdoba |
II |
37000 |
1996 |
Dry Chaco |
National Park |
RIO PILCOMAYO | Formosa |
II |
47000 |
1951 |
Humid Chaco |
National Park |
SAN GUILLERMO | San Juan |
II |
170000 |
1998 |
High Andes, Mid-Altitude Mountain Range, High-Andean Grasslands |
National Park |
SIERRA DE LAS QUIJADAS | San Luis |
II |
73533 |
1991 |
Hills and Mesetas |
National Park |
TALAMPAYA | La Rioja |
II |
215000 |
1997 |
Mid-Altitude Mountain Range |
National Park |
TIERRA DEL FUEGO | Tierra del Fuego |
II |
63000 |
1960 |
Patagonian Forests, Continental Shelf |
National Park |
Total | 2,588,188 |
Provincial Parks (30) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
ACONCAGUA | Mendoza |
II |
70,000 |
1983 |
High Andes | Provincial Park |
AMADO BONPLAND | Misiones |
II |
2 |
1989 |
Parana Rainforest | Municipal Park |
CERRO PIRQUE | Chubut |
n/a |
770 |
n/a |
Patagonian Forests | Provincial Park |
CHANCANI | Córdoba |
II |
1,035 |
1986 |
Dry Chaco | Provincial Natural Park |
COPAHUE - CAVIAHUE | Neuquén |
II |
28,300 |
1962 |
Patagonian Forests, Patagonian Steppe | Provincial Park |
CRUCE CABALLERO | Misiones |
II |
432 |
1989 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
DE LA SIERRA "CROVETTO" | Misiones |
II |
1088 |
1996 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
EL TROMEN | Neuquén |
II |
24,000 |
1971 |
High Andes, Patagonian Steppe | Provincial Park |
ESMERALDA-R,B,YABOTY | Misiones |
II |
31,619 |
1992 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
ESPERANZA | Misiones |
II |
686 |
1989 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
FACHINAL | Misiones |
II |
52 |
1996 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
FUERTE ESPERANZA | Chaco |
II |
28,220 |
2001 |
Dry Chaco | Provincial Park |
GOLFO SAN JOSE | Chubut |
II |
n/a |
1974 |
Continental Shelf | Provincial Marine Park |
GUASAMAYO | La Rioja |
II |
9,000 |
1963 |
Dry Chaco | Provincial Park |
ISCHIGUALASTO | San Juan |
II |
62,916 |
1971 |
Hills and Mesetas | Provincial Park |
LAGUNA CARRI LAUFQUEN | Río Negro |
II |
700 |
1959 |
Patagonian Steppe | Recreation Area |
LAGUNA DEL DIAMANTE | Mendoza |
II |
28,000 |
1994 |
High Andes | Provincial Natural Protected Area |
LAGUNA PINTASCAYO | Salta |
II |
12,139 |
2000 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Provincial Park |
LLAO LLAO | Río Negro |
II |
1,226 |
1989 |
Patagonian Forests | Municipal Park |
MOCONA - R,B,YABOTY | Misiones |
II |
999 |
1988 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
Pampa Grasslands DEL INDIO | Chaco |
II |
8,633 |
1957 |
Humid Chaco | Provincial Park |
PARAJE LOS INDIOS | Misiones |
II |
11 |
1989 |
Parana Rainforest | Municipal Park |
PIÑALITO | Misiones |
II |
3,796 |
1993 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
POTRERO DE YALA | Jujuy |
II |
4,292 |
1952 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Provincial Park |
RIO TURBIO | Chubut |
n/a |
50,000 |
1994 |
Patagonian Forests | Provincial Park |
SIERRA DE SAN JAVIER | Tucumán |
II |
14,174 |
1973 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | University Park |
TORNQUIST, ERNESTO | Buenos Aires |
II |
6,095 |
1958 |
Pampa Grasslands | Integral Reserve |
URUGUA-I | Misiones |
II |
84,000 |
1988 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
VOLCAN TUPUNGATO | Mendoza |
II |
110,000 |
1985 |
High Andes | Provincial Park |
YACUY | Misiones |
II |
347 |
1989 |
Parana Forest | Provincial Park |
Total | 582,532 |
Provincial Hydrological Reserves (1) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
ACONCAGUA | Mendoza |
II |
70,000 |
1983 |
High Andes | Provincial Park |
Total | 146,000 |
Nature Reserves (2) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
DEL CONDOR ANDINO | Mendoza |
n/a |
25,000 |
n/a |
Altos Andes | Nature Reserve |
LORO HABLADOR | Chaco |
IV |
17,500 |
1998 |
Dry Chaco | Reserve |
Total | 42,500 |
Special Purpose Nature Reserve (1) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category | CHASICÓ | Buenos Aires |
VI |
3500 |
1999 |
Pampa Grasslands | Special Purpose Nature Reserve |
Total | 3,500 |
Resource Reserve (1) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category | AUGUSTO SCHULZ | Chaco |
VI |
2,491 |
1999 |
Dry Chaco | Resource Reserve |
Total | 2,491 |
Strict Nature Reserves (42) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category |
ABAYUVA | Entre Ríos |
I |
215 |
1995 |
Espinal savannas | Protected Landscape |
AGUARAY-MI | Misiones |
I |
3,050 |
1988 |
Parana Rainforest | Private Wildlife Refuge |
AGUAS CHIQUITAS | Tucumán |
I |
3,165 |
1982 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Nature Reserve |
APIPE GRANDE | Corrientes |
VI |
27,500 |
1994 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta | Provincial Nature Reserve |
BAHIA SAN BLAS-BAHIA ANEGADA | Buenos Aires |
VI |
7,386 |
1987 |
Continental Shelf | Multiple Use Nature Reserve |
BAJOS DEL TEMOR | Buenos Aires |
I |
226 |
1987 |
Delta e Islas Río Paraná | Private Wildlife Refuge |
CAA-PORA | Misiones |
I |
41 |
1990 |
Parana Rainforest | Private Wildlife Refuge |
CAMPOS DEL TUYU | Buenos Aires |
I |
3,040 |
1979 |
Pampa Grasslands | Wildlife Reserve |
CHACHI | Misiones |
I |
12 |
1990 |
Parana Rainforest | Private Wildlife Refuge |
COLONIA BENITEZ | Chaco |
I |
10 |
1990 |
Humid Chaco | Strict Nature Reserve |
CURRAL DE LAGUNA DE LOS PADRES | Buenos Aires |
I |
96 |
1949 |
Pampa Grasslands | Botanical Reserve |
DIVISADERO LARGO | Mendoza |
I |
492 |
1983 |
Hills and Mesetas | Nature Reserve |
EL BAGUAL | Formosa |
I |
3,000 |
1986 |
Humid Chaco | Private Reserve |
EL CACHAPE | Chaco |
I |
80 |
1990 |
Humid Chaco | Private Wildlife Refuge |
EL DESTINO (P,Costero del Sur) | Buenos Aires |
I |
1,500 |
1985 |
Pampa Grasslands | Elsa Shaw de Pearson Foundation Reserve |
EL LEONCITO | San Juan |
I |
74,000 |
1994 |
High Andes, Mid-Altitude Mountain Range, High-Andean Grasslands | National Park |
FINCA LAS COSTAS | Salta |
I |
10,259 |
1995 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Permanent and Intangible Reserve |
ISLA LAGUNA ALSINA | Buenos Aires |
I |
50 |
1960 |
Pampa Grasslands | Integral Nature Reserve |
LA AGUADITA | Córdoba |
n/a |
40 |
n/a |
Dry Chaco | Private Wildlife Refuge |
LA ANGOSTURA | Tucumán |
I |
1,148 |
1996 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Strict Nature Reserve |
LA FLORIDA | Tucumán |
I |
9,882 |
1936 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Natural Park |
LA PAYUNIA (EL PAYEN) | Mendoza |
I |
450,000 |
1982 |
Patagonian Steppe | Total Reserve |
LAGUNA DE LLANCANELO | Mendoza |
I |
40,000 |
1980 |
Patagonian Steppe | Fauna Nature Reserve |
LOS MORRILLOS | San Juan |
I |
23,500 |
1993 |
High Andes | Private Wildlife Refuge |
MONTE DE LAS BARRANCAS | Córdoba |
I |
7,656 |
1988 |
Dry Chaco | Private Wildlife Refuge |
MONTE LOAYZA | Santa Cruz |
I |
1,740 |
1989 |
Continental Shelf | Scientific Use Area |
ÑACUÑAN | Mendoza |
VI |
11,780 |
1961 |
Hills and Mesetas | Ecological Reserve |
OTAMENDI | Buenos Aires |
I |
3,000 |
1990 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta | Strict Nature Reserve |
PUNTA LARA | Buenos Aires |
I |
31 |
1958 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta | Integral Nature Reserve |
PUNTA LEON | Chubut |
I |
n/a |
1985 |
Continental Shelf | Research and Tourism Nature Reserve |
QUEBRADA DEL PORTUGUES | Tucumán |
I |
12,000 |
1996 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Strict Nature Reserve |
RAFAEL DE AGUIAR | Buenos Aires |
I |
1,500 |
1959 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta, Pampa Grasslands | Regional Botanical Park |
RINCON DE SANTA MARIA | Corrientes |
I |
2,450 |
1994 |
Iberá Wetlands | Provincial Nature Reserve |
RINCON DEL IGUAZU | Misiones |
I |
480 |
1996 |
Parana Rainforest | Private Wildlife Refuge |
SALTO ENCANTADO | Misiones |
II |
16,700 |
1996 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
SAN ANTONIO | Misiones |
I |
600 |
1990 |
Parana Rainforest | Strict Nature Reserve |
SAN JUAN PORIAHU | Corrientes |
I |
4,000 |
1989 |
Iberá Wetlands | Private Wildlife Refuge |
SANTA ANA | Tucumán |
I |
20,000 |
1951 |
Yungas Cloud Forests | Nature Reserve |
TEYU-CUARE | Misiones |
I |
78 |
1989 |
Parana Rainforest | Provincial Park |
TIMBO GIGANTE | Misiones |
I |
183 |
1995 |
Parana Rainforest | Private Wildlife Refuge |
TORNQUIST, ERNESTO | Buenos Aires |
I |
583 |
1958 |
Pampa Grasslands | Provincial Park |
URUGUA-I | Misiones |
I |
3,243 |
2002 |
Parana Rainforest | Wildlife Reserve |
Total | 744,716 |
Provincial Reserves (1) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category | ISLA DEL CERRITO | Chaco |
VI |
12,000 |
n/a |
Paraná River Islands and Delta | Provincial Reserve |
Total | 12,000 |
Multiple Use Nature Reserve (1) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category | RIO LUJÁN | Buenos Aires |
VI |
1,000 |
1994 |
Paraná River Islands and Delta | Multiple Use Nature Reserve |
Total | 1,000 |
(1) |
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Name | Location (Province) |
IUCN Category | Size (ha) | Year established | Ecoregion(s) |
Management category | SIERRA DE LAS QUIJADAS | San Luis |
VI |
76,467 |
1991 |
Hills and Mesetas | National Reserve |
Total | 76,467 |