Talampaya National Park

Talampaya National Park
Wall at the channel system
Map showing the location of Talampaya National Park
Map showing the location of Talampaya National Park
Location within Argentina
LocationLa Rioja, Argentina
Nearest cityVilla Unión
Coordinates29°48′S 67°50′W / 29.800°S 67.833°W / -29.800; -67.833
Area2,150 km2 (830 sq mi)
Established1997
Governing bodyAdministración de Parques Nacionales
Official nameIschigualasto and Talampaya Natural Parks
TypeNatural
Criteriaviii
Designated2000 (24th session)
Reference no.966
RegionLatin America and the Caribbean

Talampaya National Park (Spanish: Parque Nacional Talampaya) is a national park located in the east/centre of La Rioja Province, Argentina. It was designated a provincial reserve in 1975, a national park in 1997, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.


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