Sendero Triásico

Catamarca & La Rioja


This 'Triassic' path takes you past life-size replicas of dinosaurs whose fossilized remains have been found in the Talampaya area.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Catamarca & La Rioja attractions

1. Parque Nacional Talampaya

1.99 MILES

The spectacular rock formations and canyons of this dusty desert national park are evidence of the erosive creativity of water. The sandstone cliffs are…

2. Cañón de Talampaya

7.87 MILES

The focus of a visit to Parque Nacional Talampaya is this spectacular, (usually) dry watercourse bounded by sheer sandstone cliffs. Condors soar on…

3. Parque Provincial Ischigualasto

12.09 MILES

A spectacular, if desolate, landscape of otherworldly rock formations, dinosaur remains and sedimentary mountain ranges. Drivers join convoys on slow…

4. Ciudad Perdida & Cañón Arco Iris

14.06 MILES

In Parque Nacional Talampaya, accessed from the road 14km before reaching the main park entrance, these impressive formations are visited via guided 4WD…