Piedra Pintada, Sandstone formation in Artigas Department, Uruguay.
The Piedra Pintada rises 19 meters above ground with a circumference of 76 meters, displaying red and green colors from moss growth on its surface.
The earliest recorded human interaction with the formation dates to 1883, marked by an inscription from L. Villar on the sandstone surface.
The formation sits within Parque Congreso de Abril, established in 1982, which serves as a gathering point for outdoor activities in northern Uruguay.
Visitors can reach the formation by taking two local roads connecting from kilometers 139 and 144 of Route 30, located 17 kilometers from Artigas city.
The geological structure reveals an intersection of basalt and sandstone layers, with water erosion exposing more resistant rocks at higher elevations.
Location: Artigas Department
GPS coordinates: -30.51130,-56.37850
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:49
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