Reserva Provincial Castillos de Pincheira, Protected natural area in Malargüe Department, Argentina
The reserve covers 650 hectares of land featuring sedimentary rock formations shaped by glacial activities and natural erosion near the Malargüe River.
In the early 1800s, the rock formations served as a hideout for the Pincheira brothers, Chilean bandits who operated in the region between 1811 and 1833.
Archaeological excavations around the reserve uncovered arrow tips and ceramic remains from the Huarpe people, who inhabited this territory before the Mapuche civilization.
Visitors can access the reserve through Fortín Malalhue Street in Malargüe city, with regular bus services and guided tours available from the local tourism office.
The natural monument displays geological formations resembling castle towers, surrounded by cones of sedimentary material deposited over thousands of years.
Location: Malargüe Department
GPS coordinates: -35.51542,-69.79608
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:35
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