Traslasierra National Park

Traslasierra National Park is a protected reserve in Córdoba Province that preserves over 105,000 hectares of dry Chaco forest between the Guasapampa mountains and the La Rioja plains. The land contains a mix of forested areas and open grasslands that reflect the natural diversity of this semi-arid region.

The land was privately owned for decades, first by Lisandro de la Torre and later by Juan Feliciano Manubens Calvet, which led to legal disputes over its future. It became a national park in 2018 after years of negotiation and legal proceedings were finally resolved.

The region once belonged to Comechingón indigenous communities, and visitors can still find traces of their settlements scattered throughout the area. A chapel built in the 19th century within the former Pinas Estate stands as a reminder of the land's complex past.

The reserve is free to visit and administered from headquarters in Villa de Soto, which is nearby and can provide information about trails and conditions. Plan your visit with enough time to explore, as the terrain is extensive and the landscape changes across different areas.

A Swiss philanthropist funded the land purchase with a specific deadline: the park had to be officially established by March 31, 2018. This time constraint actually helped move the project forward and resolved years of uncertainty about the land's future.

Location: Córdoba Province

Inception: 2018

Part of: National Parks Administration of Argentina

Website: https://argentina.gob.ar/parquesnacionales/traslasierra

GPS coordinates: -31.15833,-65.45944

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59