San Guillermo

National Park
Argentina · Altiplano (San Juan)
Altiplano (San Juan)Declared in 19981,500 km²

One of the largest concentrations of wild vicuña in Argentina, on an Andean altiplano running from 2,100 to 6,400 metres

Area

1,500 km²

Protection category

UICN II

Parque nacionalwhat the IUCN categories mean

Declared in

1998

Region

Altiplano (San Juan)

Climate

Tropical, Árido / desértico, Templado, Polar / frío, Montañoso

Best time

October to March

Plan your visit

Best time
October to March
Area
1,500 km²

Highlight

One of the largest concentrations of wild vicuña in Argentina, on an Andean altiplano running from 2,100 to 6,400 metres

Declared in 1998, San Guillermo protects an Andean altiplano with an exceptional altitudinal range, from 2,100 up to 6,400 metres, and holds one of the largest concentrations of wild vicuña in Argentina, a wild camelid whose fibre — among the finest and most valuable in the world — brought it to the edge of overexploitation before the park's strict protection allowed its populations to recover.

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20 species documented in San Guillermo

13 Mammals7 Birds

At conservation risk:Cóndor andino,Flamenco andino,Gato andino,Chinchilla de cola corta

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Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Argentina, where San Guillermo lies.

Selva tropicalDesiertoHumedal

Experiences in this park

Buceo y snorkelObservación de aves

Nearby dive sites

Where can I dive near here?

Punta de Choros

205 km away

Wildlife you can see now

What is worth watching this month in Argentina?

Southern Right WhaleLeast Concern

Southern Right Whale

Eubalaena australis

Ahora es buena época: Ballenas francas en Península Valdés (Junio a diciembre (pico jul-oct))

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