Aconquija

Aconquija National Park protects 70,000 hectares spanning exceptional elevation gradients from subtropical yungas cloud forests to high Andean peaks exceeding 5,000 meters in Tucumán province, northwestern Argentina. Established in 2018 through the merger of multiple protected areas, the park encompasses one of Argentina's most biodiverse regions where lush cloud forests transition to alpine tundra across dramatic elevation changes. The landscape features waterfalls, mountain streams, dense forests draped in epiphytes, and snow-capped peaks creating extraordinary ecological diversity. The park protects critical habitat for jaguars, Andean bears, and over 500 bird species. Visitors experience remarkable biodiversity and elevation-driven ecosystem changes within a compact area, exploring one of Argentina's newest and most ecologically significant national parks.