page_title: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
section_title: Nature preserve
hierarchical_section_title: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve / Nature preserve
caption_attribution_description: English: The Barataria Preserve is a beautiful and environmentally-fragile ecosystem that provides a home for many unique animal and plant species. The Spanish Moss creates a dreamscape as the late-afternoon light filters through.
context_page_description: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. It is named after French pirate Jean Lafitte and consists of six separate sites and a park headquarters.
context_section_description: The Barataria Preserve in Marrero interprets the natural and cultural history of the region. The preserve has trails and canoe tours through bottomland hardwood forests, swamps, and marsh. An Education Center provides curriculum-based programming for school groups and a visitor center with a film and exhibits. The 1,855 acres (751 ha) Barataria area comprises 63 contributing properties and was added as a historic district on October 15, 1966.
caption: Sunset in Barataria Preserve, Louisiana
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