Quebrada de Chacarilla

The Quebrada de Chacarilla extends through northern Chile with rock formations containing numerous fossilized dinosaur footprints across five distinct locations on its walls.

Scientists determined that between 150 and 100 million years ago, during the Late Jurassic and Early Cretaceous periods, this area supported forests and wetlands.

The site received Natural Sanctuary status in 2004, protecting 16,069.7 hectares of land containing evidence of ancient dinosaur social behaviors and movement patterns.

Located 50 kilometers south of Pica in the Tarapacá region, the reserve includes an exhibition hall and two dinosaur replicas for educational purposes.

The rock walls preserve footprints from four major dinosaur groups, including herbivorous parabrontopods and ornithopods, alongside carnivorous brontopods and theropods.

Location: Pica

GPS coordinates: -20.64176,-69.34049

Latest update: March 21, 2025 03:09