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Ischigualasto Provincial Park

Protected area in the San Juan Province, Argentina

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Ischigualasto Provincial Park is in the Cuyo region of Argentina. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Talampaya National Park in La Rioja.

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Getting there

The nearest place to get in from is Valle Fértil (45 minutes), either with your own car or bus travel agencies in Valle Fértil. As many people go with their car, another option is to hitchhike.

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UnderstandThe park shows layers of ground that the Andes Cordillera pushed so that it is now horizontal and in the surface.

Get inThe nearest place to get in from is Valle Fértil (45 minutes), either with your own car or bus travel agencies in Valle Fértil. As many people go with their car, another option is to hitchhike.

Fees and permitsthe park entrance costs AR$70 (AR$35 for Argentinians). It is open from 09:00 till 16:00 during winter and 08:00 till 17:00 during summer. It can also be visited during full-moon nights.

SeeThere are 5 main view points in the park:

DoA bike tour and a trek to a mountain that offer a panoramic view of the park.

BuyThere is an artesanal shop at the entrance of the park.

Drink5 liter bottle of water as the climate is characterised by dazzlingly dry warmth. There is a kiosco at the entrance of the park where you can buy snacks and drinks.

SleepThere are no hostels or camp sites at the provincial park. The best thing to do is to stay at a hostel in Valle Fértil and go to Ischigualasto by car or book an organised excursion from there to Ischigualasto.

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