Located next to the **Luján River**, the **San Fernando Educational Ecological Reserve** has established itself as a meeting point with **biodiversity**, offering a conducive environment for exploration, **learning, and recreation**.
This **EcoParque**, spanning **7 hectares**, allows visitors to participate in **guided tours, night walks, and cleaning days**, promoting environmental awareness.
## Available Activities and Tours
Within the premises, initiatives in **environmental education, protection of native species, and scientific research** are developed, promoting respect for the environment.
Visitors can explore **12 low-difficulty trails**, where the following stand out:
– **Native plants and trees**, such as **Anacahuita, Verbena Colorada, Santa Lucía, and Salvia Guaranítica**.
– **Exotic species**, like **bamboo, privet, and blackberry**, introduced from **North America, Asia, and Europe**.
– **Characteristic fauna**, including **capybaras, weasels, herons, turtles, and montane guans**.
Additionally, it features a **special butterfly corridor**, where **10 out of the 200 species present in the Buenos Aires province** can be observed.
## Infrastructure and Visitor Access
The site is adapted for **bicycle tours**, with **special trails**, **bike racks at the entrance**, and **stations with inflators**.
The paths lead to strategic points such as:
– Riparian forest and a 60-meter-long lagoon.
– Boardwalk and rest area by the Luján River, with tables and seats available.
Visitors can bring **blankets, food, and drinks**, although the rule of **removing generated waste** is established, promoting a **zero waste policy in the protected area**.
## Hours and Location
During **fall and winter**, the reserve is open from **Thursday to Sundays and holidays** from **9 am to 6 pm**, with **free admission**.
## How to Get to the San Fernando Educational Ecological Reserve
Address: **Almirante Brown and Verminio Servetto**.
**By train**:
– Nearest stations of the **Tren de la Costa**: **Marina Nueva and San Fernando R.** (500 meters away).
– **San Fernando Station** on the **Mitre line (Retiro-Tigre)** (15 minutes walking).
**By bus**:
– **203, 365, and 60** lines, with stops nearby on **Libertador Avenue**.
**By car**:
– Access from **Libertador Avenue**, taking **Del Arca and then Escalada** towards the main entrance.
Furthermore, it has **spaces to park bicycles**, ideal for those who wish to explore the area sustainably.
## An Educational and Recreational Proposal in a Natural Environment
The **San Fernando Educational Ecological Reserve** is an example of conservation and learning, promoting **responsible interaction with the environment**.
With activities for all ages, this space invites you to **discover local biodiversity**, enjoy outdoor walks, and participate in **environmental protection initiatives**.
