TALAMPAYA NATIONAL PARK.

A trip to see one of the most extraordinary national parks of Argentina. A protected region for its great archaeological and paleontological.

The tour begins on Route 40 heading to the north of the province, crossing the San Juan River, passing through the town of Albardón, next to the hill Villicúm we will arrive to the new tourist route 150. Continue along this path until you reach the border with the province of La Rioja, here we take route 76 to arrive at the Talampaya National Park.

In the park, the passengers may opt out of the circuit is desired, we suggest the internal Circuit N° 01 where they travel throughout the main gun - with towering walls red of 150 meters and magnificent manifestations cave called petroglyphs.

Return to the city of San Juan.

In the park, you can opt for the circuit desired:

Runner Red:

It has a duration of three hours and includes a nice catering service in a spectacular setting. This modern four-wheel drive vehicle, transits the complex and sandy paths, giving the visitor a special comfort since it is equipped with large windows, microphone, audio equipment, and computer VHF. Visit 4 stations inside the Canyon of the Talampaya: Petroglyphs, the Botanical Gardens, the Cathedral and the Monk, then return. The tour is accompanied by a driver and a guide licensed by the National Parks Administration. Rate –

Runner Celeste

The excursion is carried out by the bed of the River Dry Talampaya, through the canyon that bears his name. Made journeys comfortable and modern vehicles which are stopped at each of the four stations that offers this itinerary, in which you make small walks to interact with the spectacular nature of the place. Through huge walls were red, 150 meters high, this tour invites you to visit the irregularity of the walls open and shut to every step, providing a dreamy atmosphere to the traveler. Rate –

Green Corridor

This excursion is the most complete, where it runs through the Canyon of Talampaya more the Drawer of Shimpa. The back of the station, The Monk, to the height of the Cathedral where they held a detour of about 6 km until you reach the canyon of Shimpa, a singular populated place carob where the walls are around 80 meters of height. Rate –  

General information

Regular departures: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Timetime : from 8:00 pm

Duration: all-day – trips throughout the year