Paleorrota, Geopark in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
The Paleorrota Geopark extends across the central region of Rio Grande do Sul state, covering both Permian and Triassic geological formations.
The Santa Maria Formation within Paleorrota contains fossils from the Late Triassic period, including remains of early dinosaurs and archosaurs from 237 million years ago.
Local residents and self-taught fossil collectors, such as Vicentino Prestes de Almeida, have made substantial contributions to paleontological research in the region.
The geopark connects 48 municipalities through a network of geological sites, with the Chiniquá fossil site accessible via highway BR-287.
The Santa Maria Formation contains specimens of Staurikosaurus, a basal dinosaur, and preserves evidence of both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems from the Triassic period.
Location: Rio Grande do Sul
GPS coordinates: -29.69778,-53.76944
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:25
Sanga da Alemoa
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Forte de D. Pedro II de Caçapava
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Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
4 km
Estádio Presidente Vargas
5.4 km
Château D'Eau
93.4 km
Fandango Bridge
93.5 km
Ponte do Império
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Paleontological Sites of Santa Maria
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Estação Rodoviária de Santa Maria (Rio Grande do Sul)
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Paleontological Site Arroio Cancela
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Basilica Shrine of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces
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Paleontological Site Chiniquá
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Avenida Rio Branco
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Theatro Treze de Maio
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Museum Daniel Cargnin
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Museu Gama D'Eça
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Planetário da UFSM
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Museum Vincente Pallotti
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Paleontological Site Jazigo Cinco
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Comunidade Arnesto Penna Carneiro
23.2 km
Museum Paleontologic and Archaeological Walter Ilha
50.3 km
Quarta Colônia State Park
56.7 km
Casa de Ulhôa Cintra
94.6 km
Casa de Antônio Augusto Borges de Medeiros
94.6 km
Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Forum
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Cemitério Israelita de Philippson
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Banco Pelotense
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