One of the most beautiful places in South America, El Parque Nacional Talampaya is a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting the La Rioja Province of Argentina.

Located some 217km from the city of La Rioja, this majestic UNESCO Heritage Site is easily accessible by car, and whether you decide to drive along yourself or take an escorted tour with an experienced guide, we can guarantee it will be worth every penny and every kilometre travelled.

We combined our day trip to Talampaya National Park with a visit to Ischigualasto Provincial Park to see the mystical formations at Valle de La Luna (Valley of the Moon), and as you will see from our photo’s below, they really as amazing as they look online…