Piedra La Tortuga Natural Monument

The granite formation rises from the savanna landscape, reaching heights between 100 and 400 meters above sea level across 525 hectares of protected land.

The site received its protected status through decree No. 2.351 on June 5, 1992, recognizing its geological and archaeological significance within Amazonas state.

The monument contains Venezuela's largest known petroglyph collection and serves as a sacred site for both Hiwi and Piaroa indigenous communities.

Visitors need to bring sun protection, water, and insect repellent when exploring the rock formations, which stand 15 kilometers south of Puerto Ayacucho.

The granite outcrop dates back 1,500 million years to the Precambrian era and features black coloring due to the presence of cyanophyte algae.

Location: Amazonas

Inception: June 5, 1992

Operator: Inparques

GPS coordinates: 5.56621,-67.59472

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14