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National park of Argentina
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Los Cardones National Park is a protected natural area of arid, semi-desert mountains in the Andean Northwest of Argentina. The park is famous for its tall, stout cactus, the cardon grande, also known as the Argentinian saguaro. The park was named for the photogenic cactus, which grows throughout the park. Paleontologists might want to visit to search for dinosaur remains or to view prehistoric fossils that are well preserved in the park's dry climate.
From Salta, drive south on RN-68 for about 50 km. At El Carril, turn west (right) on RP-33 and continue for about 75 km.
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