Parque Provincial Laguna Pintascayo

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The Parque Provincial Laguna Pintascayo is a natural park near the town of Aguas Blancas in the Orán department in the Salta province in northern Argentina . The park occupies an area of ​​12,139 hectares. Many species of birds live in the park, including various species of parrots and toucans . There are also tapirs, pumas, deer ( Mazama americana ) and otters .

climate

The climate is subtropical to tropical with annual rainfall of around 2000 mm. The average temperature in summer is 24 ° C, with a maximum of around 30 ° C. In winter, temperatures drop to an average of 14 ° C. In the higher elevations, snow falls in winter.

Tropical diseases

The tropical diseases yellow fever , dengue , leishmaniasis and malaria occur in the area.

Individual evidence

  1. a b http://www.portaldesalta.gov.ar/pintascayo.htm

Coordinates: 22 ° 48 ′  S , 64 ° 29 ′  W