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*Unique Factor:* Award-winning quality, alternative to poppy cultivation *Key Experiences:* Limited tourism due to security *Best Season:* November harvest *Infrastructure:* Low due to security issues, rated 2/10 Herat province in Afghanistan produces high-quality saffron as an alternative to poppy fields but tourism is limited due to ongoing security problems. Visitors are advised caution.
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*Unique Factor:* Mendoza saffron trials *Infrastructure:* Rated 4/10 *Average Spend:* $50-120 per day Mendoza is among the emerging saffron cultivation areas in Argentina focusing on experimentation and rural tourism development.
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*Unique Factor:* Silk Road saffron heritage *Infrastructure:* Rated 5/10 *Average Spend:* $50-120 per day Azerbaijan's saffron production has historical ties to the Silk Road, providing cultural and heritage tourism opportunities.
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*Unique Factor:* 90% of world's saffron, ancient cultivation, highest volume *Key Experiences:* Saffron farms, traditional processing, spice bazaars *Best Season:* November harvest *Infrastructure:* Visa challenges but authentic experience, rated 5/10 *Average Spend:* $40-100 per day Mashad in Khorasan province dominates global saffron production with 90% output. Visitors can explore large saffron farms, watch traditional processing techniques, and enjoy vibrant spice bazaars offering local saffron.
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*Unique Factor:* Bekaa Valley saffron *Infrastructure:* Rated 5/10 *Average Spend:* $60-140 per day Bekaa Valley in Lebanon cultivates saffron contributing to local agriculture tourism with a focus on quality and tradition.
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