Ischigualasto-Talampaya Natural Parks

　　The Ischigualasto - Talampaya Natural Parks, two adjacent natural parks located in a 275,300-hectare desert region on the western edge of the Sierra Pampeanas in central Argentina, boast the most complete fossil record of terrestrial life from the Triassic Period (245 to 208 million years ago). The six geological strata within the two parks showcase an extensive array of ancient species fossils, vividly illustrating the evolutionary processes of Triassic vertebrates and ancient environments.

　　The Ischigualasto - Talampaya Natural Parks contain terrestrial fossil deposits spanning the entire 45-million-year duration of the Triassic Period. This UNESCO World Heritage site includes two contiguous protected areas between the provinces of San Juan and La Rioja in northwestern Argentina.

　　The Ischigualasto Provincial Park spans both provinces, while Talampaya National Park lies entirely within La Rioja Province. The total area of the Ischigualasto - Talampaya Natural Parks is 275,369 hectares. Ischigualasto Provincial Park covers 60,369 hectares, including a transitional zone and nearly 12,000 hectares of parkland. Talampaya National Park spans 215,000 hectares without a distinct transitional zone but is divided into four sections: unrestricted, restricted access, visiting, and recuperation zones. The average elevation of the Ischigualasto - Talampaya Natural Parks is 1,200 meters, with the highest peak reaching 3,000 meters.

　　Location: Western edge of the Sierra Pampeanas in central Argentina