Pilar, Argentina

Distance from Buenos Aires: 54Km.

Pilar is a Buenos Aires city, has a demographic expansion, especially the last decade because of the economic increase.

The Treaty of Pilar was signed in Pilar in 1820, establishing the basis for Argentine federalism; this fact marked the end of the war between Entre Rios and Santa Fé provinces against Buenos Aires.

Touristy attractions

Nature reserve of Pilar

The Reserve of Pilar is located only 2km away from the city. It is easy to arrive to this place, a natural attraction whose exuberant landscapes covers 300 hectares, includes 6 Km. of Lujan riverside, a lagoon, two streams, several rushes and vast grassland.  In the zone, there are a lot of fauna and flora, 155 animal species, sarandi Colorado, talares, and juncal forests.
The high lands were totally changed because of the agriculture, the urban group’s settlement and the proximity to Buenos Aires.

The lowest zones are composed by pastureland, with flooded lagoons, and other changeable salt marshes. The lagoons, rivers and streams are valuable humid zone, which is not only a reserve, but also a place where live varied fauna and flora making it a paradise place.

The natural reserve was created in order to contribute the protected areas and preserve the fauna and flora, native richness and natural heritage of Pilar city.