- Address: 3613 Laguna Blanca, Formosa, Argentina
- Area: 518.9 sq. M. km
- Province: Formosa
- Phone: +54 3718 47 0045
- Foundation date: 1951.
- Official website: www.parquesnacionales.gob.ar
- E-mail: prensaparques@apn.gov.ar
Argentina , as you know, has many natural attractions that glorified it all over the world. One of them is the beautiful Rio-Pilcomayo National Park , a visit which will benefit any traveler. This amazing place brought together a large number of representatives of flora and fauna, due to which it received the title of one of the best for active recreation .
The beginning of history
The park of the Rio Pilcomayo received its name in honor of one of the deep rivers, near which it is located. At the beginning of the XX century, at the peak of the rainy season, the river went far beyond its shores, flooding almost the entire vicinity. Thus, lakes and swamps were formed, which are preserved to the present day. This incident strongly influenced the development of flora and fauna. Near the marshes began to appear new inhabitants, as well as plants. In 1951, the terrain received the status of a national park, and a number of state organizations oversees the preservation of the natural world.
Park flora
The Rio Pilcomayo is conditionally divided into 4 zones:
- Savannah. Here there are mainly ferns and palms.
- The coastal zone. Adjacent to the Rio-Pilcomayo River, here grow mainly vines, vineyards and fruit trees.
- The Swamp. It is famous for its giant water lilies.
- Mountainous area. In it, mostly aspidicemia grows.
Each natural area is striking in its beauty and uniqueness. Despite the fact that the natural environment of vegetation is maximally preserved in the park, you will find many equipped, civilized places for travelers: observation platforms, bridges, etc.
Lakes and swamps
In the southern part of the park there is a large lake Laguna Blanca , which was formed due to the high water level of the river. The very same coastal part of the Rio Pilcomayo is located in the south-west side of the park. Between the lake and the river there are several small swampy areas, which, like islands, share the park. The swamp part can be crossed by wooden bridges and paths. The largest marsh is Esteros Poi.
Animal world
In Rio Pilcomayo, there are about 30 species of wildlife. The symbol of the park are maned wolves, which are listed in the Red Book. You can meet them near the lake Laguna Blanca, but it is not recommended to approach animals over a distance of more than 200 m. Also, a significant role in the life of the park is played by:
- monkey-howler;
- ocelots;
- caimans;
- foxes;
- storks;
- toucans;
- red-breasted kingfishers;
- capybarans.
The latter do not pose a threat to travelers, so swimming in the lakes is allowed. In this case, the ban is set for feeding animals and fish in the park.
Road to the park
The closest to the Rio-Pilcomayo National Park is the city of Formosa . From there special buses or minibuses are sent daily, on which you can reach the park. The trip lasts no more than half an hour. If you use the services of travel agencies, then the road to the sights can be overcome by a comfortable excursion bus.
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