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Gazing upon this majestic giant, you stand before the Árbol de Cristal. It’s an exotic spectacle, a beacon in the heart of Parque Pereyra Iraola. This lone sentinel, scientifically known as Agathis Alba, or Dammara Alba, has captivated visitors for over 150 years. The Árbol de Cristal arrived in Argentina around 1870, part of a collection brought from the Malay Archipelago by Leonardo Higinio Pereyra Iraola. He envisioned a botanical garden unlike any other. Of the twelve Agathis Alba saplings he brought, only this one survived. The Árbol de Cristal stands as a testament to resilience. Its resin, shimmering like crystal tears under the moonlight, inspired its name. Declared a Natural Monument in 1992, the Árbol de Cristal represents a living link to the Mesozoic Era, a time of dinosaurs. Its lineage traces back 200 million years to the extinct Protodammara genus. This unique tree, unable to reproduce alone, draws admirers daily. They come to witness its grandeur and contemplate its solitary existence. The Árbol de Cristal, a beacon of the past in the present, continues to inspire awe in all who behold it.

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