Argentina is a vast and diverse country, with an impressive natural wealth in its numerous national parks, in this article you will get to know which are the most sought after.
These protected areas are biodiversity treasures that play a fundamental role in environmental conservation and the well-being of local communities.
From majestic mountains to lush jungles, Argentina’s national parks offer an escape to pristine nature and an opportunity to connect with the natural environment.
Protected Areas in Argentina
In Argentina, there are a total of 49 protected areas under the administration of the National Parks Administration (APN), which are divided into:
- 39 National Parks: Protected areas with greater extension and level of protection, such as Iguazú National Park, Los Glaciares National Park, and Tierra del Fuego National Park.
- 3 Interjurisdictional Marine Parks: Protected marine areas that span two or more provinces, such as the Namuncurá-Burdwood Bank Interjurisdictional Marine Park.
- 6 Reserves: Protected areas with a lower level of protection than National Parks, such as Laguna Blanca Strict Nature Reserve.
- 2 Marine Protected Areas: Ecologically important marine protected areas, such as the Yaganes Marine Protected Area.
- 2 Natural Monuments: Protected areas that house a single natural element of exceptional value, such as the Perito Moreno Glacier Natural Monument.
Most Sought After National Parks
By using the Google Trends tool to analyze the interest in Argentina’s national parks, the most searched parks in the last three months are:
- Talampaya National Park
- El Leoncito National Park
- Iberá National Park
- Los Alerces National Park
Fire in Los Alerces National Park
The most searched topic by Argentinians on Google has to do with the fire in Los Alerces National Park. In early February 2024, a forest fire affected more than 8,000 hectares of the park.
The fire was extinguished by the end of February, thanks to the work of firefighters and the collaboration of different organizations. Currently, the causes of the fire are being investigated, with possible signs of intent.
The fire caused significant damage to the ecosystem, affecting ancient alerces, native flora, and fauna. It is estimated that it will take years for the ecosystem to recover.
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