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Talampaya National Park Trip

Discover the colossal sandstone mountains of Talampaya National Park, a World Heritage Site, with this trip from San Juan. Talampaya National Park Trip. Pickup from your hotel in San Juan is at 7 am. The tour follows National Route 150, traveling...

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Discover the colossal sandstone mountains of Talampaya National Park, a World Heritage Site, with this trip from San Juan.

Talampaya National Park Trip

Pickup from your hotel in San Juan is at 7 am. The tour follows National Route 150, traveling through La Rioja to Talampaya National Park.

Upon arrival at this protected area, an off-road truck will be used for a tour through the National Park. The journey includes exploration of the Talampaya canyons, allowing opportunities for photography of its landscapes.

During the truck tour, participants will view the famous sandstone walls and archaeological and paleontological remains found throughout the 20th century, with explanations provided about their origins as the group travels through the plains between canyons.

Key geological formations observed will include the Friar, Wizard King, Cathedral, Chess Board, Needles, Manger, and Castle, shaped by thousands of years of weathering.

After three-and-a-half hours at Talampaya, the return journey begins with a stop at a nearby restaurant, allowing one hour for lunch.

Concluding the tour, return to your hotel in San Juan is expected by 9 pm.

Prices

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Transport by car or minibus
  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket to Talampaya National Park: 1000ARS for foreigners and free for children from 6 to 16 years old
  • Tour of the park: 5100ARS per person
  • Tour of Talampaya Canyon + Shimpa: 6800ARS per person

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes, you must attend with a carer

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