- Location: Salta, Argentina
- Area: 720 square meters. km
The vast expanses of Argentina cause the interest of travelers is not on the level. If you discard the local flavor and traditions, we will have what nature has always admired for tourists. To get acquainted with the rich world of flora and fauna it is possible in numerous national parks of the country , including in Barita.
More about the Barit National Park
Baritou is a peculiar cradle of wild nature. This natural force is carefully guarded - the park is surrounded on four sides by mountain ranges: the Sierra del Porongal rises in the north, the peaks of Las Pavas are visible to the east, the Cinco Picachos highlands are to the west, and the mountains of Cerro Negro and Rio Pescado are located in the south. In addition, Barita crosses a considerable number of rivers that create their eco-system. Actually, that's why it is considered to be unique in some way, because it is the only tropical park in Argentina.
Baritou was founded in 1974 with the aim of preserving the unique flora and stopping the felling of trees. Territorially, it is located in the province of Salta , in the north-west of Argentina, and comes very close to the border with Bolivia . The area of the park is quite extensive - 720 square meters. km. The climate is mostly subtropical, the average annual temperature is 21 ° C, and the amount of precipitation reaches 1800 mm.
Flora and fauna
The local inhabitants nicknamed the land of the park "nuboselva", which means "cloud forests". This is a consequence of high humidity and the presence of a large amount of greenery, which retards the evaporation of moisture. But not only this feature is known Park Baritou. Today this is almost the only place where you can meet a jaguar - the largest representative of a feline. Variety of fauna is supplemented by a considerable number of rare animals, such as tapirs, mountain foxes, nosuhi, pumas.
Do not forget about the numerous rivers Baritu - in their waters live about 12 different species of fish and more than 18 species of amphibians. The flora of the park is not inferior to the diversity of the animal world. Majestic cedars, which are ubiquitous in the territory of Baritas, can reach truly impressive sizes.
Features of visit
It is better to plan a trip to the park in winter, because in the summer because of the spill of rivers, any movement here becomes impossible. In addition, you need to understand that there is no tourist infrastructure here, so immediately stock up on basic necessities.
Despite the numerous expeditions that passed through the grounds of the park, Baritou still remains in some way an unexplored territory that evokes curiosity among adventurers.
How to get to Barita?
To visit this landmark , you first need to come to the city of San Ramon de la Nueva Oran. Then get to Aguas Blancas along the RN50, and from there you need to drive on a dirt road about 34 km to the National Park of Baritou.