Laguna Brava
Argentina, La Rioja
Laguna Brava
LocationArgentina, La Rioja
RegionLa Rioja
TypeProvincial Reserve
Coordinates-28.3830°, -68.9170°
Established1980
Area4050
Nearest CityVinchina (100 km)
About Laguna Brava
Laguna Brava Provincial Reserve protects a high-Andean wetland system at elevations between 2,500 and 4,500 meters in La Rioja province. A Ramsar Wetland of International Importance since 2003, the 405,000-hectare reserve shelters saline and hyper-saline lagoons hosting colonies of James' and Andean flamingos. Its bofedal meadows and puna grasslands support significant populations of vicuñas and guanacos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Laguna Brava located?
Laguna Brava is located in La Rioja, Argentina at coordinates -28.383, -68.917.
How do I get to Laguna Brava?
To get to Laguna Brava, the nearest city is Vinchina (100 km).
How large is Laguna Brava?
Laguna Brava covers approximately 4,050 square kilometers (1,564 square miles).
When was Laguna Brava established?
Laguna Brava was established in 1980.