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Description
Parque Provincial de la Araucaria is a small protected park of 92 hectares in the town of San Pedro. The park gets visits because of the Araucaria trees here, and the upland Araucaria forest "Big 5" endemic birds to be found here.
1 - Having reputedly the highest density of Canebrake Groundcreeper in the world is the big pull, though plenty have gone away without seeing this arch-skulker hiding away in the lower bamboo strata.
2 - Easier, though patience is still needed, to see Araucaria Tit-Spinetail high in the pom-poms of mature Araucaria trees.
3 - This is Helmeted Woodpecker country too, but very infrequently seen.
4 - You should, on the other hand, get to see the critically endangered Vinaceous-breasted Parrot pairs coming in to roost in the evening.
5 - Last Araucaria specialty is Azure Jay. Very rare but still to be found.
Details
Access
Parque Provincial de la Araucaria is located in the town of San Pedro. Take a taxi or walk from the bus station if you come by public transport, otherwise drive to park entrance on F. Esquiu and Grondona where you leave your car. Press P on the map for directions. From there you can walk the short 1 km loop path round the western part of the protected area.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Pond , Park , City/villageConditions
Hilly , FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundRoute
Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Get in touch with Toucan Birding Guides to combine a trip to Las Araucarias with Cruce Caballero, and make sure you see those Vincaceous Parrots!