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Argentina
We will get into direct contact with nature and it's hard work, while we continue our way to discover magnificent details of its geological formations. Among the most interesting points to visit, La Punilla, an area eroded by natural agents, which resulted in strange formations, Los Castillos, towering reddish rocks of the Mesozoic / Cenozoic era that, as a result of erosion, acquired its form, reminiscent of a castle.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
Welcome to the Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, an awe-inspiring natural reserve situated in the southern part of the Salta province. I am delighted to accompany you as your guide today. …
Listen in the app2The Missing Pages: The Geological Gap
As we continue our exploration, we arrive at a profoundly significant location near kilometer eighty four of the national route. Here, the landscape presents a geological puzzle that fascinates scholars and laymen alike. …
Listen in the app3Las Sabritas and the Syncline of the Frogs
Moving southward along the gorge, we approach an area known as Las Sabritas. It is here that we encounter a magnificent geological fold known as the Syncline of the Frogs, or the Cincoinal de los Andranas. …
Listen in the app4Cretaceous Rifting at Las Conchas Falls
We now find ourselves positioned between the ancient ravines of Las Cortiembres and Tres Cruces. Before us lies the area known as Las Conchas Falls. …
Listen in the app5La Yesera and the Painted Lakes
Having passed the prominent peak of Cerro El Sorrito and crossed a major geological fault line, we arrive at the mouth of the spectacular Quebrada La Yesera. This area is an absolute masterpiece of natural artistry, and a place…
Listen in the app6The Sculptures of Imagination: El Sapo and El Franciscano
Nature is not only an architect; she is also a sculptor with an infinite sense of patience. As we follow the route further, the red sandy strata from the end of the Cretaceous period reemerge, showcasing landforms that actively…
Listen in the app7The Sentinels of Time: Los Castillos
As we approach our next coordinate, you will feel as though you have stepped out of the natural world and into the pages of a medieval fairy tale. Rising majestically from the valley floor are Los Castillos, the Castles. …
Listen in the app8La Punilla Valley and Final Reflections
Our journey through the Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas now brings us to the southeastern part of the gorge, entering the valley of La Punilla. Here, you will notice the grand, open spaces beginning to compress. …
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What is Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas?
Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas is a place in Argentina with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -25.9689, -65.7491 |
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