Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also called Valle de la Luna, due to its moon like appearance, is a provincial protected area in the north-east of San Juan Province, north-western Argentina, limiting to the north with the Talampaya National Park, in La Rioja Province. Both areas belong to the same geological formation, the Ischigualasto Formation. Established …
Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also called Valle de la Luna, due to its moon like appearance, is a provincial protected area in the north-east of San Juan Province, north-western Argentina, limiting to the north with the Talampaya National Park, in La Rioja Province. Both areas belong to the same geological formation, the Ischigualasto Formation. Established on 3 November 1971, the park has an area of 60,370 ha.
Location: San Juan Province, Argentina
Established: November 3, 1971
Nearest city: San José de Jáchal
Area: 60,370 ha (233.1 sq mi)
Official name: Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
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