Chaco National Park, National park in Chaco Province, Argentina
Description
Chaco National Park is a protected area covering about 15,000 hectares in eastern Chaco and contains forests, savannas, wetlands, and several lagoons. The landscape spreads around the Negro River and offers diverse ecological zones with varied terrain.
History
The park was established in 1954 as the first protected area in the Chaco region. This created a sanctuary for local wildlife after the region had been heavily used for resource extraction.
Culture
The park protects the red quebracho tree, which shaped the region's economy for generations through timber and tannin extraction. Today, visitors can observe how local communities continue to live alongside these forests.
Practical
The park sits about 130 kilometers northwest of Resistencia and is accessible by road. Marked walking trails lead to Carpincho and Yacare lagoons, which are the best spots for observing birds and wildlife.
Did you know?
The park is home to over 300 bird species and also provides habitat for howler monkeys, pumas, and anteaters that roam within its different zones. Patient observers might spot these mammals while walking through the forest.
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Puente Libertad
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Unidad Penal 7 de Resistencia
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Museo Ichoalay
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Museo de la Fundación
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Universidad Nacional del Nordeste - Campus Resistencia
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Casa Cruz
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Centro Comunitario Barrio Toba
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Fraternidad
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Vuelo de paz
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Plegaria
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El Manto
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Instituto del Aborigen chaqueño - Colonia Aborigen
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Nuevo Banco del Chaco
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Cabeza
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Colección de fotografías de Esteban Zugasti
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Castigo
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General San Martín
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Fernando
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La loba
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