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National ParkEl Rey

The northwest’s first national park, on a former cattle ranch.

24.70° S · 64.63° O

Established
1948
Area
44,000 ha
Ecoregion
Yungas and Dry Chaco
Gateway
Salta

An amphitheatre of mountain forest ringed by ridges, where the Yungas meet the Dry Chaco. Short trails to waterfalls and pools, toucans, and some of the best birding in the country.

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