Réserve provinciale Isla de los Estados

The Isla de los Estados and Año Nuevo Archipelago reserve spans 52,736 hectares, featuring diverse marine ecosystems and untouched landscapes along the South Atlantic coast.

The provincial reserve, established in 2016 through National Decree 929/16, marked a significant expansion of Argentina's protected territories under the National Parks Administration.

The reserve integrates maritime heritage preservation with scientific research facilities, enabling researchers to study native wildlife populations and conduct environmental monitoring.

Access to the reserve requires special permits from provincial authorities, and visitors must coordinate with official channels for any approved activities within the protected area.

This reserve contains the primary breeding grounds for the southern rockhopper penguin, representing 26 percent of the global population of this subspecies.

Location: Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands Province

Inception: January 1, 2016

Operator: Provincia de Tierra del Fuego

GPS coordinates: -54.77222,-64.29750

Latest update: March 8, 2025 21:59