Monte Verde

The excavation site stretches along Chinchihuapi Creek, containing remnants of ancient settlements preserved under layers of peat and soil for thousands of years.

The location holds evidence of human habitation from 14,500 years ago, including stone tools, animal bones, and wooden structures that predate the Clovis culture.

The inhabitants created a settlement with wooden shelters divided by animal hides, establishing communal areas with hearths for food preparation and social gatherings.

Visitors need to arrange private transportation from Puerto Montt, as the site requires navigation through unpaved roads off the Pan Americana highway.

The wet environment preserved organic materials, including specimens of wild potatoes, which represent the earliest documented evidence of potato use in South America.

Location: Puerto Montt

GPS coordinates: -41.50358,-73.20617

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58