Cerro Pico Truncado

Cerro Pico Truncado reaches an elevation of 297 meters above sea level, featuring a distinctive truncated cone shape visible from considerable distances across the Patagonian landscape.

In 1889, explorer Carlos V. Burmeister identified and named this mountain during his expedition for the National Museum of Buenos Aires through the Deseado River Valley.

The mountain serves as a reference point for local communities, standing near the city of Pico Truncado, which developed into a significant oil and gas production center.

Visitors can access the summit through trails connecting to Provincial Route 12, requiring proper hiking equipment and weather monitoring for safe exploration.

The summit displays characteristic reddish soil coloration and provides views extending over the Reserva Hidrogeologica Meseta Espinosa y El Cordón natural reserve system.

GPS coordinates: -46.84424,-68.13291

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35