Paraguay has 15 national parks. The national parks of Paraguay protect and preserve the wildlife and national resources of the country. Travelers who visit the parks can enjoy scenic beauty and recreational activities. They may also observe a great diversity of flora and fauna in their natural environment.
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Parks are administered for the federal government by the Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas del Paraguay (SINASIP), under the authority of the Secretary of the Environment (Secretariat del Ambiente, SEAM). Destructive activities such as hunting and logging are stricly prohibited in the parks.
Biosphere Reserves
[edit]Paraguay has two biosphere reserves, both of which are part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
- 1 Chaco Biosphere Reserve. - huge biosphere reserve that protects a region of dry forest and humid wetlands, the reserve includes a large percentage of Paraguay's total national territory and includes several national parks and other protected areas
- 2 Mbaracayú Forest Biosphere Reserve. - subtropical forests cover the hills and valleys of the Mbaracayú mountain range, part of a trinational wildlife corridor (together with Brazil and Argentina)
Parks
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Map of Paraguay national parks
- 1 Defensores del Chaco National Park.
- - 2 Tinfunqué National Park. -
- 3 Médanos del Chaco National Park. -
- 4 Teniente Agripino Enciso National Park. - -
- 8 Cerro Cora National Park. -
- 9 Serrania San Luis National Park. -
- 10 Estero Milagro National Park. -
- 11 Paso Bravo National Park. -