Every November 6 in Argentina, National Parks Day is celebrated. a date dedicated to raising awareness and recognition of the importance of these protected areas for the biodiversity and natural heritage of the country.
The national parks in Argentina, as in other countries, play a crucial role in preserving biodiversity and in the protection of the habitats of numerous species of flora and fauna, some of them in danger of extinction.
In these places, complete ecosystems are protected, ranging from the Andean-Patagonian forests and the Puna to the Chaco and the Yungas. In each of them, visitors must comply with all regulations imposed by the guards for correct preservation of the environment.
Why is it celebrated on November 6
The choice of November 6 to celebrate National Parks Day dates back to the figure of Perito Moreno, Argentine scientist and explorerwho in 1903 donated to the National State a large area of land in the region of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Patagonia, under one fundamental condition: that they were preserved and protected as the heritage of all Argentines.
Their goal was to prevent these lands from falling into private hands and instead preserve them for future generations. This act of generosity is considered the first step in the creation of the national park system in Argentina.
In 1934more than three decades after Moreno’s donation, the National State formally initiated the Nahuel Huapi National Park, the first in the country, and founded the National Parks Administration to be in charge of the management and conservation of these protected areas.
What are the main National Parks of Argentina
The National Park system of our country today has 49 protected areas and 4 species declared natural monuments native: the Southern Franco whale, the Huemul, the Taruca and the Yaguareté. In size you can say that Argentina has 4,365,000 hectares of protected area.
National parks contribute to fight against climate change by conserving forests, wetlands and other natural areas that capture and store carbon. These ecosystems play a key role in the climate regulation since trees and plants absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate global warming.
- The Iguazú National Park protects the iconic Iguazú Falls and a wide variety of endangered species, such as the jaguar and the toucan.
- Los Glaciares National Park is home to a great diversity of animals such as the huemul, an endangered deer, and its Perito Moreno glacier is one of the most important in the world. These parks act as refuges that allow ecological balance and protect species in their natural habitat.
The National Parks of Argentina and their prices
- El Palmar – Entre Ríos: $7,000
- The Glaciers – Santa Cruz: $15,000
- Los Glaciares – Cover El Chaltén – Santa Cruz: $15,000
- Iguazú – Missions: $15,000
- Puelo Lake – Chubut: $7,000
- Lanín – Neuquén: $5,000
- Los Alerces – Chubut: $7,000
- Los Arrayanes – Neuquén: $7,000
- Nahuel Huapi – Río Negro: $5,000
- Sierra de las Quijadas – San Luis: $7,000
- Talampaya – La Rioja: $7,000
- Tierra del Fuego – Tierra del Fuego: $12,000
In all these parks various activities can be carried outFirst of all, they are centers so that people can connect with nature and enjoy the fauna and flora. Likewise, that’s not all. Also, all the parks, with the aim of raising money and promoting sustainable tourism, organize various adventure activities so that tourists have a more entertaining experience of the tours.
Source: Ambito
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