El Palmar national park

El Palmar National Park (legally park and national reserve El Palmar) is located in the center-east of the province of Entre Ríos in Argentina, on the right bank of the Uruguay River. It has a total area of 8213 hectares and is located in the department of Colón, which is why it is also known as Palmar Grande de Colón or Palmar de Colón. It is one of the southernmost natural palm groves on the planet. Inside the park are the ruins of the Calera de Barquín. Since June 5, 2011 it has been part of the Rammar Palmar Yatay site.
The protected area was created with the objective of preserving a representative sector of palmares of the Yatay variety (Butia yatay), an autochthonous species that lives between 200 and 400 years. Yatay palms were originally distributed not only in this region, but also in sectors of the provinces of Santa Fe, Corrientes and Chaco. Its population was significantly reduced due to the installation of crops and excessive grazing. Because of its proximity to the main urban centers of the country, this park is one of the most visited and known in the Argentine Republic.