Parque Nacional los Cardones
Parque Nacional los Cardones
Salta, Argentina
National park with preserved grasslands, home to giant cardon cacti & dinosaur tracks.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
National park with preserved grasslands, home to giant cardon cacti & dinosaur tracks.
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**★★★★★ Iryna Kabanchuk — a year ago
Ancient Pre-Columbian Route: The park lies along El Camino Inca, part of the ancient Inca road system that once connected parts of Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. These roads were used by indigenous cultures for trade and communication long before Spanish colonization.
Fossilized Forest: Hidden within the park are petrified tree trunks from over 70 million years ago, dating back to the Cretaceous period. This fossilized forest tells a story of when this area was much wetter and forested—quite di
