Réserve Horco Molle

Reserva Experimental de Flora y Fauna de Horco Molle is a 200-hectare (nearly 500-acre) protected area within Sierra San Javier Park containing forests of native trees including guarán, tarcos, and red cebiil. The site maintains walking trails and is staffed by specialized guides who explain the characteristics of local wildlife.

The National University of Tucumán founded this reserve on October 17, 1986, to protect native species and enable environmental research. It became a center for field studies and scientific investigation of wildlife preservation.

The site is managed by the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Miguel Lillo Institute, which conduct field studies and environmental education here. Visitors can directly experience the ongoing work to protect local biodiversity.

The reserve is located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Tucumán's capital and is best explored with organized guided walks. Visitors should prepare for forest trails and humid climate conditions while wearing sturdy footwear.

The location functions as a rehabilitation center for endangered species such as anteaters, brocket deer, tapirs, and collared peccaries in monitored semi-captivity. Visitors can observe these animals in a controlled setting that resembles their natural habitat.

GPS coordinates: -26.91667,-65.08333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49