Vale dos Dinossauros, Natural monument in Sousa, Brazil
The Vale dos Dinossauros spans 40 hectares and contains numerous fossilized dinosaur footprints preserved in sedimentary rock formations in northeastern Brazil.
Scientists have identified tracks from over 80 different dinosaur species that inhabited this region approximately 165 million years ago during the prehistoric period.
The natural monument functions as an educational center where researchers conduct paleontological studies and document the prehistoric heritage of northeastern Brazil.
Visitors can explore the site from Tuesday to Sunday between 8 AM and 5 PM, following marked trails and walkways that lead to the main fossil locations.
The monument features a continuous 43-meter straight trail of dinosaur footprints, recognized as the longest uninterrupted track discovered worldwide.
Location: Paraíba
Inception: 2002
Website: http://valedosdinossauros.com.br
GPS coordinates: -6.76083,-38.23083
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:37
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