Villavicencio Natural Reserve, Nature reserve in Mendoza Province, Argentina.
The reserve extends across 62,000 hectares of Andean foothills, containing mountain forests, grasslands, wetlands, and numerous water sources at 1,200 meters elevation.
The area marked a vital passage during the 1817 crossing of the Andes by General San Martin's army, with the Canota monument indicating the point of troop separation.
Ancient petroglyphs dating from the 4th to 10th centuries demonstrate the presence of early agricultural societies that inhabited this region of Argentina.
The reserve maintains three distinct zones for different activities: 14% controlled use, 78% limited controlled use, and 8% restricted access for maximum protection.
In 2020, researchers recorded the presence of two Andean mountain cats, the most endangered feline species in the Americas, after a decade without sightings.
GPS coordinates: -32.52694,-69.01833
Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:32
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