Los Cardones National Park Tours
Los Cardones National Park is located in the central part of the Salta Province, and it occupies approximately 160,000 acres. It was established in 1996 to protect the high elevation vegetation located in the colorful sierras and dry gorges of this area. The cardones are column-like cactus plants that thrive in high altitudes and are found throughout the national park, which is where the park got its name. The area also boasts small forests of the leguminous Churqui. Many animals live in the national park, including more than 100 species of birds.
Three different environments are represented in the park. They include the mountainous area of the sierras, the piedmont and low lands, and the basin. Fossils from many extinct animals, including dinosaur tracks, have been found in the park. Other attractions in the park include pre-Inca cave art.
Practical Info
Los Cardones National Park is located 62 miles southwest of Salta. It can be reached by routes 68 and 33.
Address: Salta Province, Argentina
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Los Cardones National Park
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Full-day Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta
Explore the wild landscapes of northwest Argentina on this full-day Cachi tour from Salta. Journey through the Escoipe Gorge and the Enchanted Valley, drive the winding mountain road of Cuesta del Obispo, and marvel at the giant cacti of the Los Cardones National Park, then admire the colonial architecture and browse the handicrafts market of Cachi.
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$25.14
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
One Day Tour of Cachi and Calchaquí Valleys from Salta
The rugged deserts and rock-sculpted valleys around Salta are some of Argentina’s most impressive natural landscapes. This full-day tour offers non-stop photo opportunities as you explore the Calchaquí Valleys, look out over the Enchanted Valley from Bishop’s Cliff, and see the gigantic cacti of the Los Cardones National Park.
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$28.00
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Underground Rivers and Mountain Trekking Tour from Salta
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Salta region on a full-day tour with an experienced guide. Cross the Lerma Valley in a 4WD vehicle and ascend the curvy road known as Obispo Hill, driving along the Tin Tin Straight as you enter Los Cardones National Park. Take a short walk to see the caves near the Calchaquí River, then have a picnic lunch in a stunning location. See the Black Rocks Camp at the Twin Volcanoes and the traditional village of La Poma.
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$179.48
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$179.48
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
4 Days 4 full Excursions Promotion
Save time by taking four excursions to the Argentine north in four days from Salta. You’ll visit the rock formations and wineries of Cafayate; the hills and mountains of Cachi; Humuhuaca and the Salinas Grandes. You’ll see a ton in a relatively short amount of time and won't have to worry about planning or transportation on a tight schedule. Plus, wine tastings are included.
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$125.34
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Cachi and its spectacular Los Cardones National Park
for its charming and unparalleled view of its splendid slope of the bishop as well as its imposing attraction of the cardones national park
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$55.00
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$55.00
Luxury Colome wine tour
Discover the world’s highest winery on this overnight tour to Colome. Travel through the changing landscapes and windy mountain roads until you reach the Valles Calchaquies where Estancia Colome is located. Learn about and sample their unique wines, stay overnight at the luxury hotel next door, and explore the nearby towns of Molinos and Cachi before heading back to Salta.
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$772.76
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$772.76
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Argentina from Salta, Northern region, to Mendoza , the central west region.
It is a special and different tour because the maximum number of people who can travel is 4 , plus the driver/guide. You will see the best part of the central-north Andean region in a very customised trip
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$4,108.70
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$4,108.70
Price varies by group size
The North of Argentina, local immersion
On this trip, you will explore the Northwest, one of the most outstanding regions of Argentina! Beyond the beaten path, this tour offers you a real immersion in the traditions of the original peoples of Salta and Jujuy, their culture, their history and their colorful landscapes. You will discover the local life while you travel through coloured mountains and salt deserts. An unforgettable experience!
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$2,690.00
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$2,690.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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