Reserva de flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice, Nature reserve in Trinidad, Uruguay.
The Reserva de flora y fauna Dr. Rodolfo Tálice is a nature reserve in Trinidad that protects animals and plants across distinct habitats. Walking trails lead through different zones where visitors can observe wildlife in open spaces and wooded areas.
The reserve opened on 30 July 1990 through the "Flores por la vida" project, run by the flora and fauna commission of the Intendencia de Flores and the environmental commission of the departmental board. It was named in his lifetime after Dr. Rodolfo Tálice, Uruguay's first academic parasitologist and an active promoter of biological sciences. In 2016 the municipality called for expressions of interest in tourism development; the winning bid became Uruguay's first public-private partnership in tourism, with works starting in January 2017 and reopening in September 2018.
The reserve is named after Dr. Rodolfo Tálice, Uruguay's first academic parasitologist, honoured while still alive. Since 2013 it lies within the Grutas del Palacio Geopark programme, which together with the Chamangá rock paintings belongs to the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network. In 2021 Correo Uruguayo issued stamps, code 1997-14-S, marking the reserve's thirtieth anniversary.
The reserve lies on Route 3, kilometre 193, near Trinidad in Flores. The 35-hectare Valle de los Ciervos and a 45-hectare fenced zone are closed to pedestrians; visitors cross them in adapted electric buses on a photographic safari. Pedal cars on the Rally Salvaje tracks pass close to the animals. Entry has been charged since the 2018 reopening, with tighter opening hours.
Visitors can explore the grounds using pedal-powered vehicles in a safari-style experience. This allows observing wildlife in their natural setting without walking long distances.
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