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Reserva Natural de la Defensa de Puerto Península

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Nature reserve · Puerto Iguazú
Nature reserve Puerto Iguazú 12 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú

Is Reserva Natural de la Defensa de Puerto Península worth visiting?

Nature reserve near Puerto Iguazú, with Atlantic rainforest. It is in Puerto Iguazú, in the Iguazú region, 12 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú.

At a glance

Type Nature reserve
TownPuerto Iguazú
RegionIguazú
Distance to downtown Puerto Iguazú12 km
Since2009
Coordinates-25.70739, -54.52404

About Reserva Natural de la Defensa de Puerto Península

Reserva Natural de la Defensa de Puerto Península is a protected area in Puerto Iguazú, in the Iguazú region of Misiones, 12 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú.

It protects part of the Atlantic rainforest, one of the most biodiverse environments in Argentina. Before going, ask which trails are open and whether you need a guide.

Local tip

Repellent, water and closed shoes: the red soil gets slippery when damp.

How to get there

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Coordinates: -25.70739, -54.52404

Compare with similar parks and reserves

PlaceTownDistanceHoursContact
Reserva Natural de la Defensa de Puerto Península Puerto Iguazú — — —
Parque Provincial Puerto Península Puerto Iguazú 740 m — —
Reserva Nacional Iguazú Puerto Iguazú 4.1 km — —
Reserva Usos Multiples 2000 Hectareas Puerto Iguazú 6.9 km — —
Parque Natural Municipal Poilo Miranda Puerto Iguazú 7.4 km — —

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What else is nearby

Parque Provincial Puerto Península740 m Reserva Nacional Iguazú4.1 km Reserva Usos Multiples 2000 Hectareas6.9 km Salto del Turista7.2 km Parque Natural Municipal Poilo Miranda7.4 km Coatí Café7.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Where is Reserva Natural de la Defensa de Puerto Península?

In Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, 12 km from downtown Puerto Iguazú. Coordinates: -25.70739, -54.52404.

What is near Reserva Natural de la Defensa de Puerto Península?

Parque Provincial Puerto Península (740 m), Reserva Nacional Iguazú (4.1 km), Reserva Usos Multiples 2000 Hectareas (6.9 km).

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