Resources for Travel in Argentina – the Western Province of San Juan
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Posted by Karin-Marijke Vis Aug 15, 2009 |
Ischigualasto Provincial Park, together with Talampaya National Parks, form a Unesco World Heritage Site. Both parks are famous for their large number of remains of dinosaurs, and the oldest dinosaur discovered thus far was found in this particular park. It is very small, not even a meter long and a replica is displayed in the museum of the park, along with some other large replicas.
We can't visit the park independently; there are guided tours several times a day. For those with public transport there is a bus. Travellers with their own car can follow the convoy and off we go. An enthusiastic guide explains the geology of this huge desert valley, with not only red walls but also bizarre, white-greyish stone formations. Some of the stretches are so eerie and uninhabitable that this park is nicknamed "Valley of the Moon".
Ischigualasto Provincial Park is just one of the highlights of the province of San Juan. Below are links to articles that cover several interesting parts of this region in Argentina. Enjoy!
Mar 23, 2009
The Pampas of Barreal, at the foot of the Andes Mountains in Argentina, is South America's best spot for landsailing, while camping in nearby El Leoncito National Park. more...
March 10, 2009
Travel to San Juan to enjoy windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities at Dique del Viento, Lake of Wind; the fierce Zonda Wind guarantees a spectacle for wind sports. more...
Apr 3, 2009
Argentina is known for its rich findings of dinosaur fossils. A museum and a guided tour in Ischigualasto Provincial Park reveal the mysteries of the extinct inhabitants. more...
Mar 26, 2009
San Juan, in west Argentina, is well-known for its vintage wines. Visit one of flourishing "bodegas", wineries, that offer wine tasting and tours around their vineyards. more...
Jan 30, 2009
Visit the pilgrimage shrine dedicated to the saint Difunta Correa near San Juan, where festivals are held and where worshippers offer personal belongings in gratitude. more...
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