Calilegua National Park

The protected area extends across 76,306 hectares of the eastern slopes, containing three distinct landscapes from jungle foothills to mountain woods.

The park grounds contain archaeological remains, including pottery and stone axes from indigenous settlements that existed before the Inca arrival in the 15th century.

Current Kolla communities, who migrated from Bolivia, maintain their traditions within the surrounding territories of the national park.

Visitors access the park via National Route 34 and Provincial Route 83, with the Aguas Negras camping site providing drinking water and bathroom facilities.

The park shelters 270 confirmed bird species, representing half of Argentina's total bird population, along with five wild cat species including jaguars.

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: May 27, 2025 08:46