Chaco National Park

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: December 7, 2025 10:06