The “Quebrada de Las Malvinas” Moto-Trail route is located near Paso de Ferreyra. It provides a specific thematic point of reference for planning your trip. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether a Moto-Trail route suits your interests. For a specific tour, it is advisable to check the current route conditions. Other natural and cultural destinations are located in the wider Valle Fértil Department travel area; they offer a broader perspective on the region.

Ferreyra and the regional setting

Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, also known as Valle de la Luna, is part of the wider Valle Fértil Department travel area. It lies in the northeast of San Juan Province, in the Valle Fértil and Jáchal Departments. Triassic fossils reveal the history of the Earth in the park; it is also known for its geological heritage as a UNESCO World Heritage site. San Agustín del Valle Fértil has accommodation and dining options. This information gives an overview of regional possibilities, while the Moto-Trail route provides the specific connection to Paso de Ferreyra.

Landforms, peaks and trekking in the Valle Fértil Department

The Circuito Tradicional in Parque Provincial Ischigualasto takes approximately three hours. Along the way are distinctive landforms such as El Hongo, El Submarino and Cancha de Bochas. The Caminata al Cerro Morado offers a different perspective: it leads to the summit and provides panoramic views as well as insights into the landscape’s variety of colors. Trekking routes also lead to the Río Salado and Quebrada de la Peña, through a landscape shaped by river and wind erosion.

The options differ mainly in what they focus on: the Circuito Tradicional combines an approximate duration with named landforms; the Caminata al Cerro Morado leads to a summit; and the routes to the Río Salado and Quebrada de la Peña pass through an area shaped by erosion. This makes it possible to choose a regional excursion based on your interests, without treating the activities as equivalent. An approximate duration is given for the Circuito, while the other two descriptions focus on the landscape and destination.

Cultural history and landscape

The Yacimiento de Ischigualasto comprises several sites of Indigenous rock art from pre-Hispanic periods. The Iglesia San Agustín y Ntra. Sra. del Rosario, near the main square of San Agustín del Valle Fértil, offers a different way to explore regional history. Construction took more than fifty years: it began in 1890 and ended with the inauguration in 1946. In Usno, residents built the Capilla San Juan Bautista around 1911. Its façade is faced with stone and adorned with a bell gable. The Fiesta del Chivo takes place every year in July in La Majadita, Valle Fértil; if you would like to plan your trip around it, check the specific event dates.

The natural areas of the Valle Fértil Department also offer different highlights. The Reserva de Uso Múltiple Valle Fértil covers 800,000 hectares and is home to numerous bird species. More than 200 bird species live among algarrobo, mistol and quebracho trees in Parque Natural Valle Fértil. Valle Fértil is described as an oasis surrounded by sierras, with diverse vegetation including cardones, jarillas, cacti and algarrobo trees. The Sierras del Valle Fértil form the westernmost foothills of the Sierras Pampeanas system.

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