Copo National Park

Copo National Park protects around 118,000 hectares of forest, grassland, and wetland habitat in northern Argentina's Santiago del Estero Province. This protected area spans a significant portion of the remaining natural landscape that once covered much of the region.

The park was established in 2000 to preserve what remains of the quebracho forest that once covered much of the region. This forest type had shaped the landscape for centuries before most of it was cleared.

Indigenous communities have deep roots in this region and their heritage remains woven into the land itself. The park exists partly to honor and protect these ancestral connections.

Advance contact with the National Parks Administration is essential to arrange entry and hire a local guide for exploration. Plan ahead as access is limited and conditions change seasonally.

The park shelters elusive predators like maned wolves and jaguars that are rarely seen elsewhere in the region. These large carnivores roam the protected area, making it a crucial refuge for their survival.

Location: Copo Department

Inception: 1998

Operator: Administración Parques Nacionales

Website: https://argentina.gob.ar/interior/ambiente/parquesnacionales/copo

GPS coordinates: -25.96667,-61.88333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:54