Río Pilcomayo National Park
A reserve with one-of-a-kind biodiversity is waiting for you in the Humid Chaco ecoregion
Do you feel like having an adventure in a natural environment? Explore Río Pilcomayo National Park. Walk around a place that protects a wide diversity in water and on land: rivers and lagoons, swamps and forest islands, grasslands with palm trees and gallery forests. Visit the Estero Poí and Laguna Blanca recreational areas. Go camping. Discover the Bañado Pirity bird observatory. Tour self-guided trails and enjoy the Estero Catalina and Pilcomayo River viewpoints.
Tour a place valued for the preservation of biodiversity. Here, lots of different species -324 of birds, 85 of mammals, 42 of reptiles, over 30 of amphibians and over 40 of fish- will be waiting for you. Have a close look at hardwood species such as the pink-trumpet tree (or lapacho) and the willow-leaf red quebracho, the guayacán and the carob tree. Discover aquatic plants such as the pirí, huajó and the common water hyacinth. Live it all in the province of Formosa.
Geographic location: Province of Formosa, Litoral region of Argentina.
How to get there: via Ruta Provincial 2 (130 kilometers from the capital city of Formosa).
Area: 518.9 sq km
Climate: Subtropical humid climate with a dry season.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: bring water, insect repellent and sunscreen.
Tips: check the condition of the roads before visiting the park and register upon arrival.