The Talampaya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritge Site. Its
numerous attractions have made it one of the major tourist destinations
in Argentina.
Location
The park can be found in the province of La Rioja. It is 217
kilometers from the city of La Rioja, the capital of the province. If
you are coming from abroad, there are flights that head directly to La
Rioja. There are also local tour operators that can take you to the
site.
What to See
The park is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna. The park
includes the Talampaya River dry bed. Dinosaurs lived there and fossils
have been found. There are also gorges with rocks reaching up to 469 ft
(143 m) high.
Some of the most interesting sights at the Talampaya National Park
are the remains of the indigenous peoples settlements. There are also
some petroglyphs to be seen. At the narrow section of the canyon is a
botanical garden.
The park is home to many types of animals including vizcachas,
armadillos and grey foxes. You will also find many falcons in the area.
History
It was in the year 1816 when Argentina obtained its freedom from
Spain. Following a period of political strife, the nation would start
the 20th century as one of the richest nations in South America. Its
wealth would attract immigrants, and by 1914, 6 million foreigners had
settled in the country.
The Perons ruled the country after World War II. This ended when the
military took over in 1976. After the failed attempt to get the Falkland
Islands from the UK, democracy was restored to Argentina. An economic
downturn severely affected Argentina at the onset of the 21st century.
However, reforms have helped the country recover.
Cost
The entrance to the park costs 12.00 Argentinian pesos. This is equal to 3 USD.
Other Info
There are many kinds of animals available; these include condors,
foxes, maras, hares and guanacos. There are also several shelters and
caves in the site. You will find information about ancient burial sites
and habitations.
Of special interest are the geometrical motifs, zoomorph engravings
and rock art figures. There are also several lodging places nearby.
The Talampaya National Park is open throughout the year. The best
time to drop by would be early morning as it gets hot during the
afternoon. You can only access the park with a guide. This applies
whether you go there by foot or vehicle.
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