Quebrada de Pinte

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Quebrada de Pinte, Canyon in Atacama Desert, Chile

Located in the Huasco Province of the Atacama Region, Quebrada de Pinte features distinctive reddish hills and diverse geological formations within a desert landscape.

Archaeological findings near Quebrada de Pinte include a cemetery with six funeral mounds belonging to the El Molle culture, indicating early human settlements in the area.

The local community maintains traditional wool weaving practices and cultivates agricultural products such as avocados and oranges in this desert environment.

The site is accessible through a 12-kilometer dirt road from El Transito village, with no cellular service and limited infrastructure except for electricity and water.

The canyon contains marine paleontological remains from the Jurassic period, protected by law and providing evidence of ancient oceanic presence in the Atacama Desert.

GPS coordinates: -28.97917,-70.28219

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:11

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