Quebrada de Cardones Natural Monument

Quebrada de Cardones Natural Monument
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)

Browningia candelaris
Location Arica y Parinacota Region, Chile
Coordinates 18°26′S 69°44′W / 18.433°S 69.733°WCoordinates: 18°26′S 69°44′W / 18.433°S 69.733°W
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.