Parque provincial Cumbres Calchaquíes

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Parque provincial Cumbres Calchaquíes, Provincial park in Tafí del Valle Department, Argentina

The protected area spans 82,000 hectares across western Tucumán Province, featuring mountain peaks above 3,000 meters and high-altitude lagoons.

The provincial government established this protected area through Law 3363 in 1965, with definitive boundaries confirmed by Law 3778 in 1972.

The park contains archaeological remains of pre-Columbian settlements and petrified forests, representing the heritage of early inhabitants in this region.

Visitors can access the park via Route 307, located 22 kilometers from Tafí del Valle, with guided tours available for challenging mountain expeditions.

The park houses the Puya weberiana, a rare bromeliad that takes decades to mature and has been classified as endemic since 2010.

Location: Tafí del Valle Department

GPS coordinates: -26.50000,-65.63333

Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:17

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