Biosphere Reserves in Argentina

The Andino Norpatagónica Biosphere Reserve is located in Argentina's northwestern Patagonia. It comprises five National Parks and numerous other protected areas. The landscape is primarily mountainous, dominated by the Andes in the west, with sub-Andean plains and plateaus in the east.

The Delta del Paraná Biosphere Reserve comprises the coastal freshwater delta of the Paraná River located just north of Buenos Aires. Predelta National Park is located where the river sediments start forming islands. It is an area rich in biodiversity, including species that find their southernmost limit of distribution.

With altitudes reaching almost 6,000 m (19,685 ft), the Laguna Blanca Biosphere Reserve features a typical arid Andean landscape, with a saline lake in the main depression and surrounding rocky formations. It is located in the Andean natural region of northwest Argentina.

The Laguna de los Pozuelos Natural Monument and Biosphere Reserve are located in the extreme north of Jujuy, Argentina, in the highlands of the southern central Andes. The highland lagoon and drainage basin is a conservation priority within the Central Andean dry Puna ecoregion.

The Laguna Oca y Herraduras del Río Paraguay Biosphere Reserve is located along a meandering bend of the Paraguay River near the city of Formosa in northern Argentina. The area of the Reserve constitutes part of the Paraguay River floodplain and includes the Oca Lagoon.

The Las Yungas Biosphere Reserve, located in northwestern Argentina's mountainous Andean Range, encompasses a rich diversity of landscapes from the high Andean mountain forest ecosystems to Chaco Serrano, cloud forests, montane forests, grasslands, and agricultural land.

Nestled within the Chaco savanna region just north of Mar de Plata on the Atlantic coast in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, the Mar Chiquita Biosphere Reserve is a testament to the remarkable biodiversity and ecological significance of Argentina's coastal plains. Comprising the 'Parque Atlántico Mar Chiquita,' this reserve boasts a rich tapestry of habitats, ranging from expansive savannas to hyper-saline lakes, offering sanctuary to a diverse array of flora and fauna.

The Ñacuñan Biosphere Reserve is located in the Argentine province of Mendoza, in the plains at the foot of the Andes. The area consists of semi-arid upland grasslands, shrubby steppe, matorral, and shrubby and herbaceous woodlands and wetlands.

Nestled along the rugged coastline of Chubut Province in Argentine Patagonia, the Patagonia Azul Biosphere Reserve stands as a testament to this region's incredible beauty and biodiversity. Recognized by UNESCO as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, this vast protected area covers an impressive area, making it the largest in Argentina. With its pristine landscapes, unique geological formations, and rich flora and fauna, the Patagonia Azul Biosphere Reserve is a true natural wonder.

Nestled between the municipalities of La Plata and Berazategui, along the banks of the majestic Río de la Plata, lies the Pereyra Iraola Provincial Park and Biosphere Reserve. This urban oasis is the largest provincial park in Argentina's Buenos Aires Province and a rich center of biodiversity, offering a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts and city dwellers alike.