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Cruce Caballero

Misiones  >  Argentina

Parque Provincial Cruce Caballero is the best of what's left of Argentina's once extensive upland Araucaria forest.

Geplaatst* door Guy Cox
Meest recente update 27 februari 2026

Beschrijving

Parque Provincial Cruce Caballero is a protected natural area created to preserve one of the last remaining stands of Paraná pine, also known as Araucaria angustifolia. This species once dominated large parts of the Atlantic Forest but is now endangered. The park covers over 430 hectares and is known for its lush vegetation, orchids, tree ferns, and diverse wildlife. The huge, ancient trees and giant tree ferns, great habitat-dependent endemics and a single loop path linking it all together make Cruce a great morning's birding. Some of the best birds here are Long-trained Nightjar, White-bearded Antshrike, Saffron Toucanet, White-browed Foliage-gleaner, Vinaceous-breasted Parrot, Helmeted Woodpecker, and Azure Jay.

Details

Toegang

Parque Provincial Cruce Caballero is located in the province of Misiones, close to the small rural locality also called Cruce Caballero and not far from the town of San Pedro. Leave car at the park guard office 5 km off the R14 over some pretty steep dirt road (4x4 recommended). Press P on the map for directions or coordinates. From there walk the 5 km loop trail. Minimum time 2 hours.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Route

Onverharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Auto

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

A guide is recommended. A guide will provide transport from San Pedro or other start point, scope and packed lunch. See the link below.

Thanks to Martjan Lammertink for use of photo of Araucaria Tit Spinetail.

Links

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