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Comprehensive Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Baritú National Park in Argentina

Baritú National Park represents a significant protected area in the Salta Province of Argentina, encompassing 720 square kilometers of rugged, high-relief mountain landscapes. This geography profile details the physical distribution of peaks like Cerro Lipeo and the Cordón de Los Cinco Picachos alongside the dense network of rivers and streams that characterize this tropical forest environment.

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Argentina's only tropical national park in the Southern Andean Yungas

Baritú National Park

Baritú National Park is a protected area in northwestern Argentina, situated in the Santa Victoria Department of Salta Province near the border with Bolivia. Established in 1974, it spans approximately 720 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in the Sub-Andean ranges of the Southern Andean Yungas ecoregion. The park holds the distinction of being the only tropical national park in Argentina, a characteristic that shapes its unique ecology and distinguishes it from the country's more temperate high-altitude protected areas. Access to the park is possible only through neighboring Bolivia, as no direct road enters the Argentine side of the territory.

Location
Argentina
Park type
National park
Established
1974
Area
720 km²
Baritú National Park National Park Atlas
Location overview

Regional mapping and transboundary status in Salta Province

Geographic Location of Baritú National Park in Argentina

Baritú National Park is positioned within the Salta Province of Argentina. As a recognized transboundary protected area, the reserve shares key ecological and administrative connections across international borders.
Countries
Argentina
Regions
Salta Province
Primary location
Argentina
Geographic setting
Transboundary
Boundary and coordinates

Geographic scale and spatial limits of the 720 square kilometer protected area.

Mapping the Boundaries and Geographic Extent of Baritú National Park

The interactive map provides clear spatial context by tracing the outer boundary of Baritú National Park. Accompanying data profiles the total area of 720 square kilometers alongside geographic center coordinates and lateral spans.
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Boundary area
681.9 km²
Boundary perimeter
147.8 km
Northernmost point
22.4179° S
Southernmost point
22.7535° S
Easternmost point
64.4844° W
Westernmost point
64.764° W
Geographic centre
22.5818° S, 64.6433° W
North–south span
37.2 km
East–west span
28.8 km
Parque Nacional Baritú
Terrain and natural features

Explore mountain classifications and recorded natural features

Baritú National Park Terrain and Named Natural Features

Baritú National Park features a mountain terrain classification with multiple recorded natural features located within the protected boundary. Linked feature cards supply names, types, measurements, and spatial relationships where documented.

Selected named natural features

Streams

Arroyo San Telmo

Streams

Arroyo Seco

Peaks

Cordón de Los Cinco Picachos

Rivers

Arroyo Las Pavas

Rivers

Río Bermejo

Rivers

Río Baritú

Environmental setting

Tropical forest zones, mountain relief, and dominant forest cover

Baritú National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Settings

Recorded mountain relief, tropical climate zones, and dominant forest cover provide complementary ways to read the physical setting across Baritú National Park. Stored classifications connect directly to relevant atlas destinations for regional comparison and landscape analysis.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Tropical
Water
Major water bodies
Forest cover
Dense forest cover
Seasonality
Seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Forest

Habitat types

Tropical forest · Montane forest

Park atlas

Trace the regional geography and connected protected landscapes, comparing Baritú National Park with other conservation areas in the Sub-Andean Yungas.

Explore Nearby National Parks and Protected Areas Beyond Baritú National Park

Explore other national parks and protected areas geographically adjacent to or ecologically similar to Baritú National Park, providing crucial context for the Sub-Andean Yungas. Discover how these conservation landscapes integrate into the broader regional protected area system, tracing their unique terrain, ecoregions, and conservation priorities.
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Wildlife reserveTarija
About 52 km away#1 closest

Northeast

Reserva nacional de flora y fauna de Tariquía: Atlas and Geographic Protected Area Overview

Montane cloud forest and subandean river valleys in Tarija

This wildlife reserve preserves the most intact stands of Yungas Tucumano-Boliviano forest in Bolivia. Featuring a dramatic vertical zonation from foothill selva to high-elevation pine woodlands, the area serves as a primary hub for ecological research and conservation in the rugged landscapes of Tarija near the Argentine border.

Area
2,468.7 km²
Established
1989
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Subtropical
National parkArgentina
77 km away#2 closest

South

Calilegua National Park: Mapped Protected Landscape in Argentinian Geography

Explore the national park's boundaries and regional terrain.

Calilegua National Park represents a vital protected landscape within Argentina's extensive geography. This detail page provides an atlas-focused view, highlighting the park's specific geographic setting and its importance as a national park. Understand its mapped terrain and how it fits within the broader conservation context of South America. This resource is crafted for in-depth geographic discovery and map-based analysis of the park's protected area features.

Area
763.06 km²
Established
1979
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
Wildlife reserveTarija Department
About 84 km away#3 closest

North

Tajzara Wildlife Reserve: Geographic and Landscape Overview of the Tarija Basin

High-altitude wetlands and saline lagoons in the Bolivian Andes

Tajzara Wildlife Reserve stands as a critical high-altitude wetland complex within the Tarija Department. This protected landscape sustains life across saline lake beds, seasonal pools, and marshy margins, functioning as a vital refuge for migratory waders and flamingo populations in the harsh, arid climate of the Bolivian Altiplano.

Area
13 km²
Established
1999
Relief
Highland
Climate
Alpine
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Biosphere reserveBolivia
About 91 km away#4 closest

North

Reserva Biológica de la Cordillera de Sama: Protected Mountain Landscapes of Southern Bolivia

High-Andean biosphere reserve featuring lagoons, dunes, and ancient pathways.

Reserva Biológica de la Cordillera de Sama encompasses a vast elevation range from dry inter-Andean valleys to the 4,700-meter peaks of the Cordillera Oriental. This reserve protects the endorheic Tajzara basin, where seasonal lagoons and sand dunes contrast with relict forests and steep mountain ravines. Its geography offers a complex mosaic of ecosystems, providing essential water sources and specialized habitat for endemic fauna within the southern Bolivian highlands.

Area
1,085 km²
Established
1991
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Alpine
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Protected landscapeTarija
95 km away#5 closest

North

Parque natural y área de manejo integrado El Cardón: Geography and Protected Area Atlas

High-altitude puna landscapes and cactus diversity in Tarija, Bolivia.

Spanning the high-altitude plateaus of southern Bolivia, this protected area features a unique mosaic of arid terrain, specialized cactus ecosystems, and vital wildlife corridors. The landscape provides a deep look into the puna and pre-puna geography of the Tarija department, including significant archaeological sites and thriving populations of wild vicuñas within a dramatic, high-elevation Andean environment.

Area
300.56 km²
Established
2003
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Arid
Protected areaPotosí
About 97 km away#6 closest

Northwest

Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas: Protected Andean Puna Landscapes and Geographic Overview

Integrated management area and high-altitude habitat in Potosí, Bolivia.

Pampa Tholar de las Vicuñas covers nearly 60,000 hectares of arid puna in the municipality of Villazón, representing a key intersection of biodiversity and local pastoral traditions. The area features a complex mosaic of piedmont slopes, rolling foothills, and seasonal water networks that provide essential habitat for the Andean condor and large vicuña populations. This protected landscape offers a unique look at high-altitude land management in the transitional zone between the Altiplano and the Eastern Cordillera.

Area
584.8 km²
Established
2018
Relief
Highland
Climate
Arid
Protected areaGran Chaco Province
About 139 km away#7 closest

Northeast

Aguaragüe National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area: Bolivia's Easternmost Sub-Andean Protected Landscape

Explore its mapped mountain geography and ecological diversity.

Aguaragüe National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area is a crucial protected area in Bolivia's Gran Chaco Province, defined by the Serranía del Aguaragüe mountain range. This landscape offers a unique opportunity to explore a geographic transition zone where Southern Andean Yungas montane forests converge with Dry Chaco ecosystems. The park's protected boundaries encompass a rugged mountain backbone rising from the lowlands, representing a vital segment of Bolivia's Sub-Andean geography and protected natural areas.

Area
1,083.07 km²
Established
2000
IUCN
II
Relief
Mountain
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Natural monumentSud Chichas
About 148 km away#8 closest

Northwest

Área protegida municipal Ecoparque Encantado: Geographic Atlas and Natural Monument Overview

Mapped canyon landscapes and dry valley geography in the Sud Chichas province.

Analyze the topographic features of Área protegida municipal Ecoparque Encantado, a protected municipal monument in southern Bolivia. This area captures the dramatic transition between high-altitude puna grasslands and warm inter-Andean dry valleys. Learn about the geological history of the Tupiza Formation, the preservation of endemic vegetation, and the specific terrain dynamics that define this unique canyon-rich protected landscape.

Area
38.2 km²
Established
2015
IUCN
III
Relief
Mountain
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Continue Exploring Baritú National Park's Protected Landscape and Argentinian Geography

Deepen your understanding of Baritú National Park by examining its specific geographic setting and its role as a protected landscape within Argentina. This exploration offers structured insights into its mapped boundaries and natural terrain, contributing to a comprehensive atlas-based view of South America's conservation areas. Continue to chart the geographic context of this significant national park.