Parque Villarino

Parque Villarino is a protected natural reserve in Zavalla spanning about 100 hectares filled with dense forests and roughly 160 tree species from different botanical families. The terrain shows a mix of thick stands of trees, open areas, and marked paths that form the main structure of the grounds.

The land passed to Argentina's government in 1928 when Jose Victor Villarino died and his family transferred ownership to the state's executive power. This transfer made it possible for the area to later become a protected reserve and research location.

The National University of Rosario operates this space as a working center for agricultural and environmental studies, where research happens openly throughout the grounds. Visitors can observe how the place serves both local students and the broader regional community interested in conservation work.

The park welcomes visitors throughout the day and rewards those who spend time walking the available trails through different forest sections. It helps to stay on marked paths and be prepared for ongoing research activities you may encounter.

The park shelters twelve bat species and serves as a designated site in a Latin American monitoring network focused on bat populations. This role is often overlooked by casual visitors despite the site's regional ecological importance for these animals.

Location: Rosario Department

GPS coordinates: -33.01667,-60.88333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45