Calilegua National Park

Calilegua National Park is a mountain rainforest protected area in Jujuy Province covering roughly 76,300 hectares along the eastern slopes. The terrain contains three distinct landscapes, ranging from jungle foothills to high-altitude mountain woods.

The park grounds contain archaeological remains from indigenous settlements, including pottery and stone tools from before the Inca arrival in the 15th century. These artifacts show that the area was inhabited long before European contact.

Kolla communities living around the park preserve their traditions and way of life today. Visitors can observe how these people maintain their customs in the surrounding territories.

The park is accessible via National Route 34 and Provincial Route 83, with the Aguas Negras camping area providing basic facilities like drinking water and restrooms. Visitors should prepare for varying elevations, as the park contains both tropical and cool forest zones.

The park shelters around 270 confirmed bird species, representing roughly half of Argentina's total birds. It also harbors five wild cat species including jaguars, making it a significant refuge for large predators.

Location: Jujuy Province

Inception: July 19, 1979

Operator: Administración Parques Nacionales

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

GPS coordinates: -23.63900,-64.83800

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:29