parque nacional los cardones

Dajoma

The change in scenery every couple of miles is something special. It changes from green to desert to a moon like landscape in a relative short distance. Geologically this is a place where you could spend a few days without getting bored. For the photographer this area is paradise.Well worth the visit.

Gez987

Well we have all seen these huge cacti in various 'western' movies and now here we here. On our trip from Salta to Cachi we passed by the Los Cardones National Park of Cacti.Beautiful, amazing & weird. Over 7-8 metres tall... many hundreds of these cacti, now in a protected area - just beautiful

Pz1965

If you want to travel in the "real argentina " go to cachi and to his "automobil club" ACA and go to their restaurant.Rent a good car because you still have some bad road, and you will arrive to the parque nacional de los cardones.the road itsel is a dream, be carefull you'll travel till an altitude around 3700 meters.At least a one day trip from salta or cafayate

MLS60763

it is a beautiful place to explore and take photographs. You can see the snowed peak of the Cachi mountain in the distance.

ljlp55

Lots of cacti and an old Inca road make this an interesting drive. There are travel stops with info in English signs to explain things.

MeiL67

Perched 3,400 meters above the sea, Parque Nacional de Los Cardones is a kaleidoscope of intense hues of reds, oranges, yellows, browns, blues and greens. The Cardon sentinel cactuses scattered throughout the park stand tall and proud, making for extremely compelling photo opportunities.To get to the park, one first crosses through the ruggedly attractive Valley Calchaquies, one of the best drives I've done in Argentina, before climbing high up into the mountains through a maze of roads snaking through highland plains and meadows. To get to the national park, either rent a car or take a tour. I did a tour with Turismo La Posadas, which was great. I didn't feel rushed and yet got to stop at many miradors along the way for really awesome photos. Our guide, Pablo, was funny and very entertaining and even sang and danced for us on the bus.Admission to the park is free.

Kachina100

What an amazing drive through the Parque Nacional to Cachi. The cardones (cacti) are incredible both in size, details and their vast number. We would have loved to see them in flower it must be a stunning sight. Condors fly overhead and Andes frame the picture.

412MarkusS

This is a nice park with three lookout points and a lot of the huge cactus trees. But you can see these plants all over in this area of Argentina. If your way doesn't necessarily get you up into this park - you don't have to do the extra miles. Otherwise, it's a nice drive with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

argiequeen

The variety of cactus, the shiny contrast with the cloudless sky and the red mountains makes you feel like you are walking on Mars!

Colesterol

Located at about a 3 hour drive from Salta City, this National Park is quite unique in that it not only has spectacular views, but also a huge extension of land with large cacti.To reach this park from Salta City, you need to drive up the "Cuesta del Obispo", a windy mountain road with spectacular views. I strongly recommend it.Beware that before reaching Parque Nacional Los Cardones you will go as high as 3360 m (11,000 ft). The park is at about 2800 m altitude.

883susanh883

Yes on the way to Cachi from Salta. Well worth the stop as a vast expanse of 'Cardones' as they call the cactus here. Some up to 100 years old. All standing tall and proud. Surrounded by multicolored mountains

davea705

Weather, guides, food, wine...Fantastic!! a must see in Northern Argentina... Santi and Facu will show you every corner of the national park, Dave

HappyShake

i booked a full-day trip from Salta to Cachi and I must say it was one of the better trips in the last 2 months here in Argentina. The highlight for me were the stops with the cacti. Snow capped mountains in the back and those humongous cacti in the foreground - green velvet hills and blue sky - a fotografers dream. Best thing - this Nactional Park is free - a rarity in Argentina!

GuidoH94

In the middle of a puna valley you suddenly fin yourself in the middle of a "Cardones sea". With a ranger on site watching for preservation and helping with any additional info you may need a very special experience.

DaronLondon

Simply a stunning scenic drive - a straight road to the horizon, andes in the background and the giant cactuses standing around like forgotten sculptures - are making this park unique.