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
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1998
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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San Guillermo: 20 documented species
Mammals13Birds7
Threatened:,,,
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Argentina, where San Guillermo lies.
Tropical rainforestDesertWetland
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
205 km away
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Argentina?
Now is a good time: Intentional stranding of killer whales at Peninsula Valdes (March and April at Punta Norte; October and November at Caleta Valdes)
Now is a good time: Intentional stranding of killer whales at Peninsula Valdes (March and April at Punta Norte; October and November at Caleta Valdes)
Now is a good time: Intentional stranding of killer whales at Peninsula Valdes (March and April at Punta Norte; October and November at Caleta Valdes)
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