Quebrada de Cardones Natural Monument

Quebrada de Cardones Natural Monument

Browningia candelaris
Location Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile
Coordinates 18°26′S 69°44′W / 18.433°S 69.733°W / -18.433; -69.733Coordinates: 18°26′S 69°44′W / 18.433°S 69.733°W / -18.433; -69.733
Governing body Corporación Nacional Forestal

Quebrada de Cardones Natural Monument is a natural monument located in the Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile. It is traversed by Chile Route 11. About 73 plant species are found in this protected area, chief of which being the Browningia candelaris.[1]

References

  1. "Quebrada de Cardones: Nuevo Polo Turístico en el Norte" (in Spanish). CONAF. Retrieved 20 April 2012.


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