Protected Area

Nestled in the heart of Argentina's San Luis province, the Sierra de las Quijadas National Park is a unique and ecologically significant protected area. Established to safeguard the natural features of the Semiarid Chaco and Argentine Low Monte ecoregions, this park represents a critical transitional zone between these two distinct biomes, offering a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life.

The Sierra de Manantlán Biosphere Reserve is situated at the transition of the Nearctic and Neotropical biogeographic realms and encompasses parts of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Biologically diverse, it is considered one of the most important protected areas in the western part of Mexico.

Sierra de San Pedro Mártir National Park encompasses dramatic terrain on the Baja Peninsula. Located within the Peninsular Ranges System, it is known for its pine and cypress trees, granite rock formations, and snow-capped mountains in the winter.

The Sierra Gorda Biosphere Reserve is located in Queretaro in northern Mexico. Its strategic biogeographical position between the Arctic Neotropical and Mesoamerican Mountain regions makes Sierra Gorda one of Mexico's most ecologically rich and diverse places.

The Sierra La Laguna Biosphere Reserve comprises dry forests within the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range in Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. It is the most critical reproduction site for the primary hummingbird species of Mexico and Latin America.

Nestled along the northern coast of Colombia, the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park stands as a testament to the country's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Colombia's second oldest national park encompasses diverse ecosystems, from pristine beaches to snow-capped mountain peaks. Complementing this protected area is the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Biosphere Reserve, a vast expanse of natural wonder that overlooks the Caribbean coast.

The Sint Eustatius National Marine Park encircles the Caribbean island and extends up to 3 km offshore. The Park protects habitats, including pristine, biologically-diverse coral reefs, seagrass beds, sandy seabed, and open ocean communities.

South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) has one of the highest biodiversity levels among all the ecosystems on earth. The Marine Protection Area has been carefully designed to protect and conserve the region's rich and diverse marine life.

Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park is a protected area and Biosphere Reserve in northeastern Ecuador. It is situated in the provinces of Napo, Orellana, and Sucumbíos in two sectors: the Sumaco volcano and its adjacent areas and the Cordillera de Galeras.

Tambopata National Reserve of southeastern Peru is a massive subtropical rainforest with forested hills, plains, swamps, oxbow lakes, and meandering rivers. Its great wildlife diversity is due to its location at the confluence of the lowland Amazon forest with three other ecosystems.