Located 60 miles south of Tuscon, the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge is a 117,500-acre reserve that protects and preserves habitats for endangered and threatened fauna and flora. Established in 1995, the reserve is home to more than 58 species of mammals, 325 bird species, and over 50 species of amphibians and reptiles. Habitats in the refuge range from semidesert rolling grasslands, riparian and wetlands along the Arivaca Creek, and mountainous regions to the east and west of the Altar Valley. The refuge also offers a wide range of outdoor and recreational activities, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, backcountry hiking, and primitive style camping under the stars.

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