Arizona - Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
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In southwestern Arizona, on the frontier with Mexico, is Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in which are three distinct desertic vegetation zones with some 30 different species of cactus, in particular the characteristic organ pipe cactus, up to 23ft/7m high, which blooms from May to July but because of the great heat during the day opens up its flowers only after sunset. The area can be explored on various roads and hiking trails.
There are two scenic drives of note. The Ajo Mountain Drive and the Puerto Blanco Drive.
There are two scenic drives of note. The Ajo Mountain Drive and the Puerto Blanco Drive.
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Address:
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 10 Organ Pipe Drive, Ajo, AZ 85321-9626, United States
Phone: 1 (520) 387-6849, Fax: 1 (520) 387-7144
Phone: 1 (520) 387-6849, Fax: 1 (520) 387-7144
Hours:
8am-5pm
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Springtime is the best time to visit. Hours apply to the Visitor Center.
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