List of National Parks in Argentina

Argentina is home to a diverse array of national parks, each offering unique landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural heritage. In this article I will give you list of national parks in Argentina by State and list of national parks in Argentina in alphabetical order. I also add Argentina national parks map at the end of the article.

List of National Parks in Argentina

Patagonia Region:

1. Los Glaciares National Park (Santa Cruz Province)
   • Famous for the Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Fitz Roy, and extensive ice fields.
2. Nahuel Huapi National Park (Río Negro/Neuquén Provinces)
   • Features lakes, forests, and the Andes mountain range, including the popular resort town of Bariloche.
3. Lanín National Park (Neuquén Province)
   • Known for Lanín Volcano, forests, and lakes like Lake Huechulafquen.
4. Los Alerces National Park (Chubut Province)
   • Protects ancient Patagonian cypress trees and pristine lakes.
5. Perito Moreno National Park (Santa Cruz Province)
   • Offers rugged, remote wilderness, glaciers, and wildlife.
6. Tierra del Fuego National Park (Tierra del Fuego Province)
   • Located at the southern tip of Argentina, with subantarctic forests and coastal landscapes.
7. Laguna Blanca National Park (Neuquén Province)
   • Named after the white-colored lake, home to abundant birdlife.
8. Patagonia National Park (Santa Cruz Province)
   • Features steppe landscapes, mountains, and diverse wildlife.
9. Monte León National Park (Santa Cruz Province)
   • Argentina’s first coastal national park, known for its sea lion colonies and coastal cliffs.

Andes & Cuyo Region:

1. Aconcagua Provincial Park (Mendoza Province)
   • Contains the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua (6,959 meters).
2. Ischigualasto/Valle de la Luna National Park (San Juan Province)
   • Known for its moon-like landscapes and dinosaur fossils.
3. Talampaya National Park (La Rioja Province)
   • Features dramatic red rock canyons and prehistoric rock art.
4. El Leoncito National Park (San Juan Province)
   • Famous for its astronomical observatories and clear night skies.
5. Sierra de las Quijadas National Park (San Luis Province)
   • Notable for its arid landscapes, cliffs, and archaeological sites.

Northern Region:

1. Iguazú National Park (Misiones Province)
   • Home to the world-famous Iguazú Falls, one of the largest and most impressive waterfalls on Earth.
2. Calilegua National Park (Jujuy Province)
   • Protects subtropical Yungas forests, rich in biodiversity.
3. El Rey National Park (Salta Province)
   • Features dense forests and is a haven for wildlife such as jaguars and tapirs.
4. Baritú National Park (Salta Province)
   • One of the most remote parks in Argentina, preserving Yungas rainforests.
5. Copo National Park (Santiago del Estero Province)
   • Protects dry Chaco forests and endangered species like the giant anteater.
6. Río Pilcomayo National Park (Formosa Province)
   • Known for its wetlands, rich birdlife, and subtropical forests.
7. Chaco National Park (Chaco Province)
   • Preserves the dry Chaco forest ecosystem, with diverse wildlife.
8. El Impenetrable National Park (Chaco Province)
   • A vast wilderness area in the Chaco region, home to diverse species including the jaguar.
9. Laguna Blanca National Park (Catamarca Province)
   • Known for its high-altitude salt flats and flamingo populations.

Pampas & Central Region:

1. Lihué Calel National Park (La Pampa Province)
   • Features low mountains, rock formations, and rich archaeological sites.
2. El Palmar National Park (Entre Ríos Province)
   • Protects vast groves of yatay palm trees and the surrounding ecosystem.
3. Campos del Tuyú National Park (Buenos Aires Province)
   • Conserves grasslands and wetlands, vital for the conservation of Pampas deer.
4. Predelta National Park (Entre Ríos Province)
   • Located in the Paraná Delta, this park preserves wetlands and is a haven for aquatic birds.
5. Quebrada del Condorito National Park (Córdoba Province)
   • Known for its dramatic canyons and as a sanctuary for the Andean condor.
6. Sierra de las Quijadas National Park (San Luis Province)
   • Noted for its desert landscapes, cliffs, and fossil beds.
7. El Palmar National Park (Entre Ríos Province)
   • Preserves the last remnants of yatay palm forests, alongside grasslands and wetlands.

Coastal & Marine Region:

1. Iberá National Park (Corrientes Province)
   • Part of the Iberá Wetlands, one of the most important freshwater wetlands in the world, home to caimans, capybaras, and marsh deer.
2. Mburucuyá National Park (Corrientes Province)
   • Protects subtropical forests, savannas, and wetlands, rich in flora and fauna.

List of National Parks in Argentina in alphabetical order

1. Aconcagua Provincial Park
2. Baritú National Park
3. Calilegua National Park
4. Campos del Tuyú National Park
5. Chaco National Park
6. Copo National Park
7. El Impenetrable National Park
8. El Leoncito National Park
9. El Palmar National Park
10. El Rey National Park
11. Iberá National Park
12. Iguazú National Park
13. Ischigualasto/Valle de la Luna National Park
14. Laguna Blanca National Park (Catamarca Province)
15. Laguna Blanca National Park (Neuquén Province)
16. Lanín National Park
17. Lihué Calel National Park
18. Los Alerces National Park
19. Los Glaciares National Park
20. Monte León National Park
21. Mburucuyá National Park
22. Nahuel Huapi National Park
23. Patagonia National Park
24. Perito Moreno National Park
25. Predelta National Park
26. Quebrada del Condorito National Park
27. Río Pilcomayo National Park
28. Sierra de las Quijadas National Park
29. Talampaya National Park
30. Tierra del Fuego National Park

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