Talampaya National Park is a national park located in the east/centre of La Rioja Province, Argentina. It was designated a provincial reserve in 1975, a national park in 1997, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
The park includes:
- The dry bed of the Talampaya River, where dinosaurs lived millions of years ago - fossils, whilst not as interesting as Ischigualasto, have been found here;
- The Talampaya gorge and its rock formations with walls of the Talampaya Formation of up to 143 metres (469 ft) high, narrowing to 80 metres (262 ft) at one point;
- The remains of indigenous peoples' settlements, such as the petroglyphs of the Puerta del Cañón;
- A botanical garden of the local flora at the narrow point of the canyon;
- Regional fauna, including guanacos, hares, maras, foxes and condors.
(Wikipedia)
Park visitors must join a guided tour that visits the park's most popular sights. Even with the limitations, it is be much worth a visit!