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Document and Entity Information
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Entity Registrant Name VISTA GOLD CORP
Entity Central Index Key 0000783324
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers No
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