Parque Nacional Talampaya in Argentina's La Rioja province was created to preserve important paleontological and archaeological sites. The brilliant wind eroded rock formations and canyons like Los Cajones attract scientists and visitors alike.

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Photograph displayed with the kind permission of Roberto Ingledew.