In recent years, the Natural Reserve of San Fernando has established itself as an ideal space to connect with nature in the northern area of the conurbation.
This 7-hectare property next to the Luján River offers free entry and multiple activities to enjoy during the summer.
The EcoPark, located between the Tren de la Costa tracks and the Sanfernandina shore, functions as a municipal green lung.
Entrance is through the crossing of Alte. Brown and Servetto, where visitors find a proposal that combines recreation and environmental education.
The trails of the Natural Reserve of San Fernando to explore local biodiversity
The Natural Reserve offers 12 trails of low difficulty. These allow you to learn about the region’s flora and fauna.
The paths feature signs and explanations about each species, facilitating learning for children and adults.
Among the native plants are:
- The Anacahuita;
- the Verbena Colorada;
- the Santa Lucía, and;
- the Salvia Guaranítica.
Additionally, there is also exotic vegetation such as bamboo canes, privet, and mulberry, brought in the past from North America, Asia, and Europe.
The Delta’s fauna includes:
- capybaras;
- opossums;
- vermilion flycatchers;
- herons;
- turtles, and;
- chachalacas
All these specimens roam freely through the space, allowing visitors to spot the species in their natural habitat during the tours.
A special butterfly corridor
One of the main attractions is the butterfly corridor, where you can see 10 of the 200 species that inhabit the province of Buenos Aires. This sector includes their corresponding host plants.
Among the species are:
- the Four Eyes, which uses Marcela and Boquita de Campo;
- the Argentine Flag Butterfly, associated with Coronillo and Ingá;
- and the Monarch, linked to Tasi and Black Plumerillo;
- the Limoncito, and;
- the Espejitos.
What the Natural Reserve of San Fernando is like
The Natural Reserve allows you to tour its facilities by bicycle thanks to special trails designed for this vehicle.
At the entrance, there are bike racks, pumps, and tools useful for cyclists.
The paths border a riverside forest and a lagoon 60 meters long, ending at the coast of the Luján River.
There is a walkway and a rest area with tables and seats to enjoy the outdoors.
Visitors can use these green spaces with blankets, and bring in food and drinks.
“It was made with the firm idea that each person who goes and produces any waste takes it away as they brought it,” defined the Municipality.
The rules to take care of the space
The reserve has established clear rules to preserve the ecosystem:
- You can drink mate and eat in rest areas
- It is forbidden to feed the animals
- No pets are allowed
- Waste must be self-managed completely
- It is mandatory to respect the marked trails
- You cannot shout, run or disturb the animals
- It is recommended to use repellent and sunscreen
Hours and how to get there
During the summer, the San Fernando Natural Reserve operates from Thursday to Sunday and on holidays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Entry is free at the intersection of Almirante Brown and Verminio Servetto.
To get there by train, the Marina Nueva and San Fernando R. stations of the Tren de la Costa are 500 meters from the entrance.
You can also access it from the San Fernando station of the Mitre branch, walking approximately 15 minutes.
By bus, lines 203, 365, and 60 have nearby stops on Avenida del Libertador.
By car, access is via the same avenue, taking Del Arca and Escalada to the main entrance.
