About Provincial Ischigualasto Park

Do you need a break from traditional run-of-the-mill tourist attractions? If you want to explore a site that is so unique and divine in itself, then you should add this name to your bucket list. The Ischigualasto Provincial Park or the “Valley of the Moon” is like no other park you have seen before.

The park has received its name because of its moon-like desert landscape. There are different shapes and layers of mineral and sediments here that assist one to look back into the planet’s past. There are exemplary rock formations in sections called the “Bowling Field” and the “Painted Valley.” More so, in the museum, there are on exhibit dinosaur fossils from the Triassic Period. It is no surprise that locals and tourists alike flock here in large numbers. This is an extremely well-known and unique park indeed.

Must See

  • Museum with dinosour fossils.
  • Drive through the rocky mountains and cactus and have a movie-like experience. 
  • The icon of the park is 'Mushroom Rock'. 

How to reach

Take a transit from San Juan taking almost 4 hours, .better check the schedule before leaving. 

Tips

  • Better to have a Spanish translator inside the park.
  • Tour is recommended during the full moon night.
  • Carry water as there aren't many restaurants around. 
  • Hire a car or bus during the visit as there is long way to go.
  • There is not any accomodation nearby. 
  • So before you set out for this trip, plan your stay in any of the hotels or inns near San Augustin del Valle Fertil, which provides nearest accomodation from here, but it is around 45 minutes away. 
  • Wear comfortable footwear. 
  • Start your day early. 

Visit Time

Sunday:                 9:00am   to 4:00 p.m.

Monday:                9:00am   to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday:               9:00am   to 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday:          9:00am   to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday:              9:00am   to 4:00 p.m.

Friday:                   9:00am   to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday:               9:00am   to 4:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

5 minutes

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

300 ARS

 

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Time you can spend

3 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 13.78°C

 

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