Argentina Discovery

This park and national reservation is close to Colon in the province of Entre Rios it is situated on the western margin of the Uruguay river. It conserves a representative sector of extensive palm trees of the Butia Yatay where until the end of the last century they extend through the zone. These palms can reach heights up to 12 meters and they boarder 200 years of age.

In this captivating park that contains an ample richness of flora and fauna. You'll find a special contrast that gives way between the palm trees and the forest from the gallery to the shores of the river and streams. There are various footpaths and trails that exist for you to get to know the park. Some of them can be traversed by car.

The terrain in the park is, for the most part, undulating and sandy, interrupted occasionally by jutting sandstone rocks and streams from the high plains that travel down towards brooks, quietly hidden among the dense vegetation of the forest. This is the continuation of the missionary forest that borders with the Uruguay river, and that at this latitude, does not exhibit much richness in its flora. The most characteristic trees of the area are the laurel, ceibo, ingá, willow, espina corona (thorn of crown), among others.

In another area of the park, close to the administrative center of the park, the species are different.. There, the palm trees give way to ñandubays, coronillos, molles, talas, and locust trees, typical xerophytic vegetation.

The wildlife of the park, a majority of the animals already extinct, is comprised of chinchillas, ferrets, capybaras, nutrias, giant river otters, skunks, mountain cats, rattlesnakes, painted and river turtles.

28 miles south you will find Colón, it's located on the western riverbanks of the Uruguay river. It's an eminently touristic city that accounts on a grand infrastructure of hotels, casinos, camping and beautiful beaches. You can also take part in the possibility in fulfilling activities like fishing, excursions on boats, trekking, etc.

Amongst the places that are worth seeing you will find the Forciaz mill. The Justo José Gervasio de Artigas international bridge that unites Colón and the Uruguayan City Paysandú. The Fiesta Nacional de la Artesanía (the national festival of handcrafts) is put into effect in February; an event that you can not pass up.

More infotmation about Colon and El Palmar National Park

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