Río Pilcomayo National Park

　　Río Pilcomayo National Park is situated in the northeastern part of Formosa Province. Established in 1951, it spans 118,000 acres and was created to protect the region’s vast grasslands, extensive wetlands, babbling streams, tranquil lakes, and lush forests.

　　Río Pilcomayo National Park has been included in the Ramsar Convention's list of Wetlands of International Importance, playing a significant role in wetland conservation. Based on the diversity of plant life within the park, it is divided into four sections: tropical savanna, wetlands, highland areas, and the Río Pilcomayo zone. The wetland area is home to aquatic vegetation, where plants such as water hyacinth, limnophila, pistia, and ludwigia are widely found. In this park, visitors can admire beautiful grasslands and white carob trees, while the low marshlands and its island-like hills at the highest points showcase nature’s beauty in full splendor.

　　Due to the region’s climate and its advantageous location near forests, this national park naturally serves as a habitat for a rich and diverse array of wildlife. Capybaras, wild boars, howler monkeys, helmeted guineafowl, maned wolves, and rheas are among the most commonly seen animals here.

　　Río Pilcomayo National Park Reason to visit: Argentina’s most picturesque national park Continent: South America Country/Region: Argentina Province/State: Formosa Province