Teyú Cuaré

Teyú Cuaré is a protected park in Misiones with dense subtropical rainforest stretching toward the Paraná River. The landscape shows red rock cliffs and varied vegetation zones where tropical plants and wildlife are tightly interwoven.

The area was placed under protection in 1991 to preserve the region's natural ecosystems. This step followed growing awareness of the rainforest's value and its threatened habitats.

The name comes from the Guarani language and means "refuge of fire". Local people continue to share traditional knowledge about plants and animals, keeping their ancestral connection to this place alive.

The park has marked hiking trails with information centers offering maps and guidance for exploration. The best time to visit is from April to October, when paths are drier and easier to walk.

The red rocks formed from iron-rich volcanic deposits and create natural viewing points above the river. This distinctive coloring is rare and makes the park instantly recognizable when viewing the landscape from above.