Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs
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Antonio J
Sao Paulo, SP22 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
This tour is usually done in conjunction with the Valle del Arco Iris. It is one of the largest collections of rock art in the area of San Pedro de Atacama and where we had our first lesson of the day on the traces of the people of Atacama dating up to 10,000 years ago (it is worth the tour with a guide). The site would be a resting point for the lowly peoples in their nomadic phase, with four distinct petroleum/pictoglyph styles left by them. Many of the images on this site feature representations of lamas or alpacas. In the older pertoglyphs, the limbs of the lamas are represented only by straight lines, as in a child's drawing (very small child). As time passes, petroglyphs and pictoglyphs evolve, showing animals with a higher level of detail.
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Written July 9, 2024
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AMsays
Thornhill, Canada5,300 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This Inca petroglyph site sits under the most bluest of skies in the northern Atacama Desert. The sketches on 8-million-year-old volcanic rock faces were done about 10,000 years ago and are mostly of animals of the day. We saw many etchings and only 1 coloured one. This site is not well developed but there are visible trails around those massive rock formations. Be careful as the trails are rough and rocky. Supervised by a park ranger and accessible by paved and dirt roads. Be prepared to pay a nominal fee. Next, visit close by Rainbow Valley. Both sites well worth it…
Written June 7, 2024
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,533 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
This attraction is located between rainbow valley and San Pedro De Atacama. Visited this attraction after visiting Rainbow valley and was thoroughly satisfied just looking at some unique inscriptions on rocks. Some of them were from BC era. Entrance fee is reasonable and this attraction is very highly recommended to any tourist visiting San Pedro De Atacama and especially those who are interested in ancient history and artwork.
Written February 7, 2020
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Emanpee
Sydney, Australia2,709 contributions
Jan 2020
The national park's people have done a good job to create a walk among the petroglyphs and provide good signage to spot them. Not a lot of information panels, we were fortunate to be with a guide so could take in a lot more than an unaccompanied visitor. Found interesting, but as is a bit of a drive to get to them from San Pedro de Atacama, would not consider being a must see.
Written March 4, 2020
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Doris Satie F
303644333 contributions
Sep 2019
There are very interesting petroglyphs that can explain a lot about these native people a long time ago. Their habits, beliefs, the animals around the area. The place is small and you can see everything in one hour. Restrooms available.
Written January 23, 2020
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reise-tanta-di
Lafayette, CA2,370 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This is the second time I have visited the spectacular site. One of the petroglyphs depicts a monkey. Since there are no monkeys in the area it is clear that this was part of a trade route, in the distant past, and an area for groups to stop on their walk from the Amazon region, over the Andes and across the Atacama Desert towards the ocean. This site must not be missed.
Written February 11, 2020
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Giuli-NYC
New York City, NY91 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We ended up going to this site last minute on our way back to Calama. It was one of my favorite sites. Not many people go so we had the site almost to ourselves. The petroglyphs are numerous and well preserved. There is some scrambling over and up rocks and you can get very close. Truly amazing.
Written January 1, 2020
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QuakesNewYork
New York249 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Not quite one of the highlights of our trip nor should it be a must-visit site. That said, it fit well into our schedule and there are no regrets spending 1-2 hours here. It's different than just looking at sites around Acatama and there's enough history and petroglyphs to make it worthwhile. The drive from the main highway is also quite scenic. If you can fit the place into your schedule, it's certainly worth visiting.
Written January 16, 2024
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mmellyme
Cotia, SP67 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
It is interesting, but if you don't have too much time, there are better options. It is close to Rio Grande ( a small village) and Valle del Arco Iris.
Written May 1, 2018
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RickandTatiana
Port Phillip, Australia206 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
We visited in February just after the rain - nearly couldn't get there! Great guide and lots of time to look at really fascinating petroglyphs. Amazing they are so well preserved. A great drive to get there. definitely
Written June 19, 2019
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