Encaint valle, Cultural heritage site in Ovalle, Chile.
Valle del Encanto contains numerous petroglyphs and rock paintings spread across three hectares of rocky terrain in the Coquimbo region.
Archaeological discoveries in 1946 revealed evidence of hunter-gatherer groups from 2000 BCE and later Molle culture settlements between 500-700 CE.
The rock art features human faces adorned with headdresses, geometric patterns, and motion-depicting figures that define the Limari artistic style.
The archaeological site lies 10 kilometers west of Ovalle, accessible via route D-45 and includes parking facilities, picnic areas, and marked trails.
The valley contains distinctive cup-shaped stone formations known as piedras tacitas, which vary in diameter from 10 to 15 centimeters.
Location: Ovalle
GPS coordinates: -30.70400,-71.37885
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:12
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