Valle Fértil Department
Encyclopedia
Valle Fértil is a department located in the province of San Juan
(Argentina
). Characterized by highly fertile landscapes and placed within its surface Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also known asValley
of the Moon, which is heavily visited by tourists from around the world.
The main attraction is Ischigualasto
, a strange landscape, in what may have been one of the most interesting stages of the earth's history, the Triassic period, the place known as the Valley of the Moon, for his apparent resemblance to a landscape interplanetary, is a protected area for the preservation and study of strange geological formations, wildlife
flora
and fossil
.
San Juan Province (Argentina)
San Juan is a province of Argentina, located in the western part of the country. Neighbouring provinces are, moving clockwise from the north, La Rioja, San Luis and Mendoza. It borders with Chile at the west....
(Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
). Characterized by highly fertile landscapes and placed within its surface Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also known asValley
Valley
In geology, a valley or dale is a depression with predominant extent in one direction. A very deep river valley may be called a canyon or gorge.The terms U-shaped and V-shaped are descriptive terms of geography to characterize the form of valleys...
of the Moon, which is heavily visited by tourists from around the world.
Origin of name
The Spaniards, upon their arrival, met here po the denomination indigenous "Chaj Nai--Paj", which means "country green of the many rivers or fertile.Tourism
In Valle Fértil warmth of its magnificent setting trap for tourists from the very moment it arrives. Among headwaters of streams, creeks, a rich tapestry plant visits to the interior of the mountains lead us to know the particular idiosyncrasies of its residents in Astica The Tumanas, The Majaditas, among others. The excellent craftsmanship and outstanding in their braided fabric, coupled with regional cuisine and a full range of accommodations, quaint cabins and campsites, are the perfect match for an unmatchedThe main attraction is Ischigualasto
Ischigualasto
Ischigualasto is a geological formation and a natural park associated with it in the province of San Juan, north-western Argentina, near the border with Chile...
, a strange landscape, in what may have been one of the most interesting stages of the earth's history, the Triassic period, the place known as the Valley of the Moon, for his apparent resemblance to a landscape interplanetary, is a protected area for the preservation and study of strange geological formations, wildlife
Wildlife
Wildlife includes all non-domesticated plants, animals and other organisms. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative....
flora
Flora
Flora is the plant life occurring in a particular region or time, generally the naturally occurring or indigenous—native plant life. The corresponding term for animals is fauna.-Etymology:...
and fossil
Fossil
Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals , plants, and other organisms from the remote past...
.