Pichi Mahuida Natural Reserve
Walk around one of the most valuable protected areas of Argentina’s geographic mid-point.
Have you ever explored a riparian area? It is a transition area between land and water. Come close to Pichi Mahuida Natural Reserve and discover it. Did you know that this reserve protects a ten-kilometer riparian zone of the Colorado river? This being its greatest value, it makes it one of the most important reserves of the province of La Pampa. Watch the biodiversity of its forests and scrubs, its grasslands and shrubs.
Do you like wildlife watching? Follow the footprints of the yellow cardinal, the crowned eagle and other typical species of the mountain region. Discover this ecosystem of great value for the resident species and migratory birds, which use the riverbanks as areas to feed and rest. Live the experience in the geographic midpoint of Argentina.
Geographic location: Province of La Pampa, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: From Santa Rosa, capital of La Pampa, via Rutas Nacionales 35 and 154 (331 km).
Area: 4,118 hectares.
Climate: Temperate humid.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.