Botanical garden “Ing. Lorenzo Parodi”

Av. Gorriti 3800 – Phone: (0342) 457-8405

This beautiful botanical garden is named after a prominent Argentine scientist, the late Lorenzo Parodi, who died in 1966. Covering over 24 hectares (59 acres), it is the largest in the country and grows a wide variety of tree species, plants and flowers. This quiet spot is ideal for spending a peaceful pleasant day.

Hours: Monday to Friday from 7.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 3.00 to 6.00 p.m.

UNL Natural Reserve. Foundation “Habitat & Desarrollo”

Costanera Este – Phone: (0342) 459-6154 / 497-1721

In 1998, this natural reserve resulted from an agreement between Universidad Nacional del Litoral (UNL) and Fundación Hábitat & Desarrollo.

The Foundation gave priority to a natural site close to Santa Fe City, in order to develop a protected area with the aim of preserving the Parana River island landscape in a reservoir and developing conservation and environmental interpretative activities.

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.