San Juan · Argentina
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000Ischigualasto (Valley of the Moon) tickets: 65,000 ARS
Main adult ticket: Foreign visitors. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks.
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- Foreign visitors65,000 ARS
- Argentine residents45,000 ARS
- Argentine students and retired people14,000 ARS
- Residents of San Juan provinceSan Juan students and retired people 10,00012,000 ARS
Main ticket 65,000 ARS (about US$42 · £32, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 6, disabled visitors, residents of Valle Fértil and Malvinas veterans.
Opening hours
Open every day; times change with the season. Circuits run 8am to 5pm, with entries every hour; in hot weather there are no entries between 11am and 4pm. The classic circuit is 40km by vehicle with five stops and takes about three hours.
Booking
The classic day circuit is first come, first served, with no booking. Full-moon, Río Salado, Cerro Morado and mountain-bike circuits cost extra. No pets.
World Heritage site
Part of Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks, on UNESCO's list since 2000. Listed as earth's history.
Buy from the official seller: San Juan Ministry of Tourism: Valle de la Luna (Ischigualasto) (in Spanish)
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Where Ischigualasto (Valley of the Moon) is, and the places around it. Tap a dot for its price. Open the full map
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Jesuit Block and Estancias of Córdoba, 376 km (234 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Ischigualasto (Valley of the Moon)?
The main adult ticket (Foreign visitors) costs 65,000 ARS, about US$42 · £32. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Ischigualasto (Valley of the Moon) for free?
Children under 6, disabled visitors, residents of Valle Fértil and Malvinas veterans.
When is Ischigualasto (Valley of the Moon) open?
Open every day; times change with the season. Circuits run 8am to 5pm, with entries every hour; in hot weather there are no entries between 11am and 4pm. The classic circuit is 40km by vehicle with five stops and takes about three hours.
Do you need to book Ischigualasto (Valley of the Moon) tickets in advance?
The classic day circuit is first come, first served, with no booking. Full-moon, Río Salado, Cerro Morado and mountain-bike circuits cost extra. No pets.
Is Ischigualasto (Valley of the Moon) a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks, on UNESCO's list since 2000, listed as earth's history.