National Park of Saint Desierto del Carmen

The National Park of St. Desierto del Carmen is one of the most mysterious and beautiful parks. It was declared a national park on October 10, 1942. On its territory there is a monastery "Holy Desert", built in the XVIII century by order of the Carmelites. The park is also called the “Desert”, as it is a great place for privacy.

After living for nearly two centuries in the Holy Desert, the Carmelites were tired and decided to move closer to civilization. It was in 1780 that it was decided to move, leaving a place of complete solitude.

The park is surrounded by a large wall that served to prevent lay people from entering this holy place. On the territory of the monastery there is a carefully maintained garden with fruit trees, small birds, a fountain and a beautiful carpet of flowers, symbolizing life.