Baritú National Park is located in the northern part of Salta Province, northwest Argentina. Established in 1974, covering an area of 720 square kilometers, it is part of the Yungas Biosphere Reserve. Baritú National Park is the only tropical national park in Argentina, where visitors can smell the fragrance of tree leaves and touch the moist soil. It is highly popular among tourists.

Surrounded by towering mountains, Baritú National Park was established to protect the vast cloud forests in the region. This pristine forest, untouched and unspoiled by human activities, still preserves the most soothing original beauty, natural beauty, and wild beauty. The park’s pristine and mysterious qualities have attracted numerous researchers, athletes, and adventurers who come here for jungle exploration, self-challenge, and self-transcendence.

In this diverse Baritú National Park, 12 species of fish, 20 amphibians, 18 reptiles, 59 mammals, and countless birds have been discovered. Visitors should be cautious about safety when visiting as the park is also a habitat for some dangerous creatures, such as jaguars and ocelots.

Baritú National Park
Reasons to visit: Argentina’s only tropical national park
Continent of the attraction: South America
Country/Region: Argentina
Province/State: Salta Province