| This amazing historical and colourful place, Parque | | | | have found traces of human activity of 8,000 |
| Nacional de Laguna Brava, park is located in the | | | | years ago. This area was then home of the |
| Province of La Rioja, that counts with numerous | | | | natives Tehuelches and Mapuches, and it was |
| touristic attractions, such as fishing, windsurf and | | | | common path for all the indigenous communities in |
| mountain climbing between other sports together | | | | their transition from the mountains to the sea. |
| of course with the local National Parks that are | | | | The first white men who settled in the area (circa |
| worth to visit, such as Parque Nacional de | | | | 1741) were the Jesuit missionaries, and that today |
| Talampaya, also in the same Province. | | | | thanks to them we have more information of |
| This Park is South-East from Buenos Aires to La | | | | what this place looked like those days. |
| Rioja there are 1200 km and can be reached by | | | | The Mapuche indigenous dominated the land |
| bus or plane. From La Rioja to Laguna Brava | | | | around 1743/45 forcing the departure of the |
| there is 450 kms and only has access driving on a | | | | Jesuits. At that time the chief Cangapol, who |
| 4x4 vehicle driving along the national route 38 to | | | | dominated these lands made the Mapuches rule |
| Patquía and then the national Route 150 to the | | | | until late year 1,800. |
| intersection with the Valle Fertil. The Entrance | | | | Among the amazing colorful landscape, one of the |
| to this park is called Portezuelo at its highest point | | | | attractions are the Vicuña reservation and pink |
| over the sea level. | | | | flamingos, Pumas or Chilean Tiger, and other |
| We continue our drive towards the Provincial | | | | species in this isolated but beautiful place, salt |
| Route 26 crossing the town of Villa Union, where | | | | lakes, grassy steppes, clear sky, and bright sun, |
| it’s recommended to stay if you intend to | | | | the perfect silence which is suitable for |
| visit this park on a day tour, due to its extensive | | | | mountaineering, as its also close to the Big |
| grounds and long time drive. Other villages along | | | | Volcano Bonete 6159mts of altitude above the |
| the way are Vinchina and Villa Castelli. The | | | | sea level and Pissis and The Veladero, the second |
| closest Provinces are Catamarca and San Juan | | | | highest after South America's Aconcagua Peak. |
| and very close to the Chilean frontier path Pircas | | | | We recommend you to visit it during the months |
| Negras. | | | | of April and May and from October to November |
| It is also recommended to take a full program | | | | due to climatic conditions, consisting of a harsh |
| which may include the tour to this park or to | | | | winter. For the more adventurous travelers, they |
| Talampaya. For long walk lovers, hiking and | | | | can stay in this place, carrying the necessary |
| extreme 4x4 adventures this is the perfect place. | | | | elements such as adequate shelter, food and fuel. |
| The history of Laguna Brava area is wide in | | | | The length of the circuit and complete range of |
| terms of anthropology, with approximately | | | | Laguna Brava is about 3 days. |
| 4000mts above the sea level, and where they | | | | |