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Tour A Cañón De Talampaya Y Cañón De Shimpa - Ultimate La Rioja Adventure

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The tour in the Talampaya National Park offers an unforgettable experience. The highly qualified guides will take you on a journey through time and nature, providing detailed information.


Starts at the entry of the park, where you will board a 4x4 truck to explore the impressive natural landscape. Throughout 5 stops, you will discover the petroglyphs and the history of ancient civilizations, the Botanical Garden with its surprising flora and fauna. Also the unmissable  Shimpa Canyon with its dry channel surrounded by high walls, the Gothic Cathedral with its rock formations sculpted by erosion. And finally  "The Monk", a natural wonder in the shape of a praying monk. 


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Our tour begins at theentrance to Talampaya National Park.Once there , you will climb aboard a 4×4 truck and come into direct contact with the landscape.


You will have the opportunity to know the history and culture of ancient peoples through petroglyphs, mortars and ceremony spaces that tell ancestral stories.


There will be 5 stops during the tour. The first is to see the Petroglyphs. It is the rock art carved into the rocks by ancient civilizations. Our guide will take you through the interpretations of these mysterious engravings and tell you the stories they hide.


Then you will continue to the Botanical Garden. In this oasis in the middle of the desert, you will discover the surprising flora and fauna that inhabit this environment. You will learn about the diversity of species that have managed to adapt to extreme conditions and the importance of their conservation.


Next you will head in the vehicle to theShimpa Canyon, where you will walk along the dry riverbed surrounded by imposing phills more than 80 meters high. Next you will tour the carob forest that characterizes it so much.


The third stop is theGothic Cathedral, it is arock formation. You will be surprised by its high pillars andnatural ceilings sculpted by erosion.


Then you will reach the "El Monje". This stop will allow you to explore one of the most iconic rock formations in the park. Its appearance similar to a monk praying is one of the unmissable natural wonders. 


To make sure you don`t miss a single detail of this tour, we have a highly qualified guide authorized by the National Parks Administration. In each of our stations, our experts will take you on a journey through time and nature, providing detailed information about the history, geology and biodiversity of the region.


Once finished, we will return to our starting point.


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Included
- Professional guide in Spanish language
- Tour in 4x4 vehicle
Not Included
- Entrance to Talampaya National Park
- Round trip transfer to your hotel
Payment Methods
All credit cards accepted. International Bank Wires.
Starts
LA RIOJA (AR)
It begins at the entrance to the Talampaya National Park.
10.15 am or 2.30 pm

Ends
It ends at the entrance to the Talampaya National Park.
2.15 pm or 6.30 pm
Duration
4 Hours
Frequency
Everyday
Physical Reqs.
Wheelchair accessible. A companion is necessary.

Difficulty
Low
Destinations
Other
Is it done every day of the year?
Yes all year

Can I eat something in Talampaya National Park?
Yeah! In the complex there is a spacious and comfortable air-conditioned restaurant.

Reviews of Excursion To Talampaya Canyon And Shimpa Canyon

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If you are visiting La Rioja, consider the tour . We had a really great time!

Reviewed by Anonimo - 01/02/2024

Rates and Prices for Excursion To Talampaya Canyon And Shimpa Canyon in La Rioja

Talampaya Canyon and Shimpa Canyon - MORNING

Group service includes 4x4 tour and professional guide in Spanish. Does not include entry to Talampaya National Park and transfers.

Starts: 10:15 Hs
Duration: 4 HS
Operates: Everyday
Offered in: Español

From: USD $103

Talampaya Canyon and Shimpa Canyon - AFTERNOON

Group service includes 4x4 tour and professional guide in Spanish. Does not include entry to Talampaya National Park and transfers.

Starts: 14:30 Hs
Duration: 4 HS
Operates: Everyday
Offered in: Español

From: USD $103

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