Nature lovers can enjoy hikes through the high Andes mountains, the Yungas Rainforest, or the Andean highlands, all of which are home to unique species such as the Andean condor, jaguars, vicuñas, rheas, flamingos, and the tiny dwarf hummingbird.
It was created to promote the ecological restoration of the foothill forest environment. This The 36,734-hectare reserve is located in the municipality of Aguaray.
Home to forest species such as palo blanco, palo amarillo, cebil, native walnut, and cedar, its natural landscape is further enriched by the presence of jaguars, tapirs, peccaries, capuchin monkeys, coatis, and Yungas squirrels.
Fans of birdwatching Here you can find the green macaw, the solitary eagle, and the crested eagle.
Located in Apolinario Saravia (Anta Department) This 10,000-hectare reserve preserves a representative sample of the Dry Chaco, featuring a sparse population of native palm trees (white palm). These are joined by palo santo, quebracho colorado, guayacán, chañar, and mistol.
As for the native wildlife, visitors can spot three species of peccaries, anteaters, brown agoutis, and vizcachas. They can also see suris, charatas, talking parrots, chajas, jabirus, wild turkeys, sirirí ducks, picazo ducks, and cutirí ducks.
Home to the country's largest Yunga lagoon, the Provincial Park Its 13,000 hectares contain a sample of foothill forest.
The area is home to species such as the jaguar, puma, ocelot, tapir, capybara, red agouti, red-tailed agouti, mayuato, caí monkeys, and the white-lipped caiman. It is also home to birds such as the pomay eagle, the alisero parrot, the surucuá aurora, the yapú, the burgo, the jabiru, the aninga, and the kingfisher.
Notable plant species include the palo amarillo, urundel, maroma, and white laurel.
With a an area of approximately 25,874 hectaresThe reserve spans the municipalities of La Viña, Guachipas, and Cafayate.
A must-see destination for hiking and photography enthusiasts, this protected area is home to species such as horco quebracho, guayacán, white quebracho, molle, cacti, and two species of cardon cacti.
The area's wildlife includes guanacos, ocelots, collared peccaries, and agoutis, while notable bird species include the condor and the cliff-dwelling parrot.
Created to preserve the Yungas forests and an important source of drinking water, the Reserve It is located in the municipality of San Lorenzo and covers an area of 10,500 hectares.
Here you can find laurel, native walnut, Salta cedar, alders, and mountain pine.
In addition, the local wildlife includes pumas, collared peccaries, and agoutis. Other notable species include the wild turkey, Andean condor, comet hummingbird, and woodpeckers.
Established in 1980 by Provincial Decree No. 308, the Reserve comprises two ecoregions: the Puna and the High Andes. The Llullaillaco volcano is located within its 1,440,000-hectare expanse, the site where the Llullaillaco children were discovered in 1999.
In addition to its conservation goals, the reserve serves as a site for scientific research. Studies are conducted here to develop and implement sustainable management practices for the area’s natural resources.
Notable species found here include the vicuña, Andean cat, southern flamingo, little and greater coot, horned coot, and guayata.
A must-see for anyone visiting Salta and traveling along Route 40, The monument protects the Quebrada de las Flechas within its 1,200-hectare area.
The ecoregions found in this area are the scrubland and prepuna regions, where the flora is characterized by black and white carob trees, brea, jarilla, molle, and creeping cacti.
Some of the mammals that live there include the greater long-eared bat, the small agouti, and the small gray fox.
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