Santa Catalina nature reserve

Santa Catalina is a nature reserve near Buenos Aires with mixed forest zones, grasslands, and tala trees spread across several hundred hectares. The different habitats offer a sample of ecosystems typical for the region.

Scottish farmers founded an agricultural colony here in 1825 and constructed several buildings from that 19th-century period that remain visible today. The site later became home to Argentina's first Agronomic-Veterinary Institute.

The reserve functions as a meeting place where schools and community groups participate in environmental programs and nature observation activities. Visitors experience an active educational and research site that shows different ages how to work with and study the natural world.

The reserve is located at Garibaldi 2400 in Llavallol and can be easily reached via the Roca Railway line connecting Haedo and Temperley stations. Proximity to the rail line makes a visit convenient using public transportation.

The grounds shelter over 150 bird species and 16 mammal species, making it an important refuge for local wildlife. This variety of animals makes each visit an opportunity to observe life in the region.

Location: Lomas de Zamora Partido

GPS coordinates: -34.78000,-58.43694

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47