Piedra Parada, Protected Natural Area in Chubut Province, Argentina.
The Piedra Parada region covers 132 hectares of Patagonian steppe landscape, featuring vertical cliffs that reach heights of 120 meters.
The geological formation of Piedra Parada emerged during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 million years ago, through volcanic activity in the region.
Provincial Law N° 4.617 designates Piedra Parada as a Terrestrial Landscape Protected Area, emphasizing conservation of archaeological and natural features.
Visitors can access Piedra Parada by vehicle from Esquel, located 70 kilometers away, with optimal conditions for outdoor activities between October and March.
The natural area receives 3,500 annual visitors who come to experience rock climbing routes on the volcanic formations and observe native wildlife.
Location: Chubut Province
GPS coordinates: -42.66000,-70.10190
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:44
Patagonia extends across the southern reaches of Chile and Argentina, encompassing a range of natural landscapes from active glaciers to volcanic peaks. The region presents a mixture of ice, stone and water, with national parks protecting thousands of square miles of undeveloped terrain. The land was shaped by glacial processes that left deep valleys, lakes and dramatic mountain formations. The collection includes prominent locations across both countries. In Argentina, Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre rise above the valley of El Chaltén, while Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the few ice formations worldwide that continues to advance. Los Alerces National Park protects ancient alerce trees that have stood for millennia. On the Chilean side, the Marble Caves at General Carrera Lake form carved rock structures, Queulat Hanging Glacier feeds waterfalls, and the towers of Torres del Paine define one of South America's most recognizable mountain landscapes. San Rafael Lagoon provides access to tidewater glaciers, while remote protected areas such as Kawésqar National Park and Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park preserve extensive temperate rainforests. Historical sites like Cave of Hands display prehistoric rock art.
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