Talampaya National Park is in La Rioja Province of Argentina. The park is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Get in
Tours to the national park run from La Rioja city and Villa Unión.
Fees/Permits
Get around
See
Talampaya's attraction are the intensely red canyons, which are truly impressive.
Do
There are different tours of different lengths offered, both in town and when you arrive at the national park.
Buy
There are some souvenirs for sale at the welcome centre.
Eat
A restaurant is found in the main building.
Drink
Sleep
Beds are available in Pagancillo, Villa Unión and La Rioja.
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
Roads can flood very quickly and very suddenly in the rainy season in January and February. Be careful of the extreme heat. Cover your head, apply sunscreen and drink plenty of water.