Reserva Caleta de Los Loros, Nature reserve in Adolfo Alsina Department, Argentina
Reserva Caleta de Los Loros is a nature reserve on the Atlantic coast of Argentina, in the province of Río Negro. The area combines sandy beaches, dunes, salt marshes, and rocky shoreline sections, all close together along the water.
The area was designated a protected zone in 1984 to keep the coastal landscape and its wildlife safe. In 1998, the protection was extended to cover the rocks, fossils, and sites of archaeological interest found there.
The caleta takes its name from the parrots that nest in the dunes and grassy patches around the coast. Walking through the area, visitors can hear their calls and watch them move between the low shrubs and the shoreline.
The reserve is reached by a gravel road that branches off from the main road, and a vehicle with good ground clearance makes the drive easier. There are few facilities on site, so visitors should bring their own water and food.
The reserve sits on privately owned land, which is common for small protected areas in Argentina. Despite that, the same rules that apply in publicly managed zones are enforced here for visitors.
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