El Rey National Park is located in the Salta Province in northwestern Argentina. Established in 1948, it covers an area of 441.62 square kilometers and is part of the Yungas Forest Conservation Area, created to protect the cloud forests of the Yungas region.

The park features continuous mountain ranges, murmuring streams, tranquil lakes, and dense jungles, creating a secluded paradise on earth. The air here is incredibly fresh, the spring water extremely sweet, but due to the mountainous terrain and harsh conditions, the altitude ranges from 700 to 2300 meters. It is the unique landscape and mountain ranges of the park that form the natural beauty and wonders that vary at different altitudes, presenting ever-changing scenes. Along the way, you can stand side by side with the “forest giants,” the giant podocarps, and encounter swimming fish in the lakes and streams. Additionally, you may spot tapirs, anteaters, wild boars, and other wildlife in the jungle.

El Rey National Park was once home to indigenous residents and still contains the oldest known archaeological sites of the ancient peoples who lived there, making it a renowned archaeological site in Argentina.

Must-visit reasons: Argentina’s oldest archaeological park
Continent: South America
Country/Region: Argentina
Province: Salta Province