NATIONAL PARKS IN SALTA

EL REY NATIONAL PARK
It is situated in the North, toward the center of the province of Salta, in the Department of Anta. It was declared as National Park in 1948. It used to be a farm donated by the King (el Rey) of Spain to the Coronel Fernández Cornejo in merit to his actions in favor to the Crown, and it is called "El Rey" because of this anecdote.
The valley is all spread out by dense vegetation, making its pass very difficult.
This park helps the local economy; assisting in the hydric regulation, being essential for the development of the agriculture in this area. This park possesses a small hotel, a campsite, nice paths for walking, bird and fauna watching.

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BARITÚ NATIONAL PARK
It was declared as a National Park in 1974, it is situated in the Norhwest of the province, in the department of Santa Victoria. Baritú comes from the quechua language: "small town".
This park is surrounded by mountains with an altitude of 2000 metres above sea level, within this area, one can find a few families living in small houses, scattered in the park. In an evident contrast with their neighbors from Bolivia, these families show their Spanish appearance.

The park is reached by a four wheel drive vehicle, on foot, on horse or on mule.
This journey is probably the longest and most difficult in the region. The road is well marked but hard and extremely rough. The merit of this route lies in the immensity of the forest with its ancient trees and giant ferns, that take us back to prehistoric flora, which totally justify this colorful adventure.

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LOS CARDONES NATIONAL PARK
It has been declared as a National Park in 1996. It is situated in the South of the province. It protects animal on risk of extinction like the vicuña, taruca or huemul from the North. Because of its similarity it can be compared with the Saguaro Natural Monument or the Organ Pipe Cactus in U.S.A.
The park, almost a desert, seems to live adverse due its dryness, lack of vegetation and scarce fauna, in spite of these , it is one of the most stunning landscapes in the province; and in this region where life is difficult, exists a mineral resource: limestone. This element contains well kept fosils of fish and dinosaurs of our past geological ages.
"Los Cardones" with its vigilant and gigantic cacti, is a paradise for photographers and offers you other optional activities like watching fauna and flora, sightseeing and mountain climbing.

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For more information about National Parks, visit our seccion National Parks in Argentina

DAY 1 - Arrival to Salta Airport and transfer to hotel. 03 nts of accommodation with breakfast

DAY 2 - Excursion to enjoy the incredible Train to the Clouds (check departures and seasons)

DAY 3 - Excursion to visit Humahuaca Canyon (Unesco World Heritage)

DAY 4 - Transfer to airport

This is a basic program to visit Salta and Jujuy Area. Please visit our tour list to see more tours combining this area and others place in Argentina and Chile

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