What Is Parque Nacional Talampaya?
Talampaya National Park preserves the extraordinary Triassic fossils and towering red cliffs of western Argentina!
What Makes It Beautiful?
Before you even get started on your tour, take a look at the Sendero Triásico, which is full of beautifully crafted sculptures of the dinosaurs and other reptiles from the Triassic that were found here and gave the park its UNESCO designation! Meet the Zupaysaurus, the Fasolasuchus, and the prosauropod that really represents its province, Riojasaurus!
From here, you’ll be able to hop on a fun, yellow bus to head into the desert, passing wandering guanacos, resting maras, and if you’re lucky, a soaring Andean condor! Marvel at the towering red cliffs and the serenity of Talampaya Canyon. Since it’s only accessible by small tours, it’s never really that crowded. Though the tours move quickly, try to maximize your time enjoying the towering Gothic Cathedral, Tower, and Monk rock formations, or extend your trip with a tour of the Lost City or Rainbow Canyon!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Pay the entrance fee to help maintain trails, signs, structures, and other visitor services!
- Be a responsible visitor! Remember the old adages: Pack out what you pack in! Take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints!
How Do I Get There?
East of Ruta 76, about 55 km south of Ruta 40 and 59 km north of Ruta 150
6284+38 El Jumeal, La Rioja Province
Argentina
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit the Park?
During the winter, tours depart at 9:00 AM and wrap up at 4:00 PM, and during the summer, they start at 8:30 AM and finish at 3:45 PM! Make sure you arrive with plenty of time before your tour, even if you book in advance, because you will have to wait in a check-in line for at least twenty minutes!
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