Chaco National Park

The protected area spans 15,000 hectares of eastern Chaco environments, including forests, savannas, marshlands, and lagoons around the Negro River.

Established in 1954, this national park became the first protected area in the Chaco region to preserve local biodiversity and endangered species.

The park protects the red quebracho tree, which played a central role in Argentina's economic development through timber and tannin extraction.

Located 130 kilometers northwest of Resistencia city, the park offers walking trails leading to Carpincho and Yacare lagoons for bird watching.

The park houses over 300 bird species and serves as a habitat for howler monkeys, pumas, and anteaters within its diverse ecological zones.

Location: Chaco Province

Inception: 1954

Elevation above the sea: 74 m

Operator: Administración Parques Nacionales

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

GPS coordinates: -26.83333,-59.66667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:07