The 72,439 hectare Baritú National Park is in the far north Argentina in the province Salta, near the limit to Bolivia. It protects a very natural subtropical cloud and rainforest area, the so-called Yungas.
background
Baritú is the most inaccessible of the four national parks that protect the Yungas landscape. This makes it particularly interesting for nature lovers. He is in the foreground (Precordillera), which slopes east of the park to the Chaco plain.
There is only a rudimentary infrastructure.
history
The park was established in 1974.
landscape
The area has the most lush vegetation of all Argentine forest areas. Numerous rivers, some of them with remarkable amounts of water, crisscross the territory. The Vorand summits rise here up to about 2100 m above sea level (Cerro Lipeo).
Flora and fauna
climate
There is a subtropical to marginal tropical climate. The summers are very humid and humid and rainy with an average temperature of 25 ° C and daily highs of often over 35 ° C. The winter, on the other hand, is relatively dry, the temperature is pleasant and offers many sunny days. July still reaches an average of 16 ° C.
getting there
The journey takes place via Bolivian territory. You can reach the border via the Ruta Nacional 50, which is in Pichanal branches off from the trunk road RN 34. In the city Bermejo (directly behind the border) you have to take a bad dirt road that leads 50 kilometers to the northwest to a ford over the Bermejo river back to Argentina. It is only passable by normal cars in winter, in summer a four-wheel drive vehicle is required (or you can travel on foot or on horseback).
This is where the small town is located Los toldosin which one can take care of oneself. Larger purchases, on the other hand, should either be in Bermejo or in San Ramon de la Nueva Oran make. In Los Toldos there are grocery stores, supermarkets, restaurants, a hospital, telephone shops, Internet cafés and a cellular network.
Buses run from Bermejo Buenos Aires and Cordoba off daily. The nearest airport is in San Salvador de Jujuy.
Fees / entry
Admission is free.
mobility
There are several hiking trails in the park.
Tourist Attractions
activities
Besides hiking, you can also go horse riding through the park. Horses can be found in the tiny villages Lipeo and Baritú rent directly to the northwest of the park. Organized tours are not offered.
shop
kitchen
accommodation
Hotels and hostels
- Cabañas Los Toldos In the village of Los Toldos.
camping
Free camping is allowed at marked places in the park.
