Parque Nacional los Cardones Northern Argentina November 2022 by Ravi Gundakaram One of the interesting places enroute Cachi is the Parque nacional los Cardones. This park has an abundance of the cardon grande cactus, which can grow over 7 metres tall, with diameter of about a quarter of a metre. Cactuses are protected in Argenina by law. Each cactus flower can have a hundred thousand seeds or more, but hardly one or two of these have the chance to grow into another plant. Since the environment is harsh, it is difficult for a cactus seed to take root and even when does, the first few years of its life are very critical. For a seed to successfully grow into a plant, it should have fallen under the shade and protection of another plant, such as a shrub or a bush. Once the critical time has passed and the plant has survived, it will grow into a majestic cactus ! The sign that welcomes us to the Park! A small Chapel at high altitude on the way to Ca...