Reddish rock formations with dinosaur tracks and fossil remains of South American Cretaceous wildlife
Area
150 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1991
Declared in 1991, Sierra de las Quijadas protects rock formations of an intense reddish colour, similar in appearance to the canyons of the south-western United States, which preserve dinosaur tracks and fossil remains of the wildlife that lived in the region through the Cretaceous period, when much of South America formed part of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.
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Sierra de las Quijadas: 48 documented species
Mammals19Birds19Reptiles5Arachnida
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Argentina, where Sierra de las Quijadas lies.
Tropical rainforestDesertWetland
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Argentina?
Now is a good time: Intentional stranding of killer whales at Peninsula Valdes (March and April at Punta Norte; October and November at Caleta Valdes)
Now is a good time: Intentional stranding of killer whales at Peninsula Valdes (March and April at Punta Norte; October and November at Caleta Valdes)
Now is a good time: Intentional stranding of killer whales at Peninsula Valdes (March and April at Punta Norte; October and November at Caleta Valdes)
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