Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento
Argentina, Chubut
Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento
LocationArgentina, Chubut
RegionChubut
TypeProvincial Nature Reserve
Coordinates-45.5330°, -69.0830°
Established1970
Area50
Nearest CitySarmiento (30 km)
About Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento
Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento protects an important concentration of petrified araucaria trees from the Cretaceous period in central Chubut, set in a dramatic badlands landscape of eroded sedimentary formations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento located?
Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento is located in Chubut, Argentina at coordinates -45.533, -69.083.
How do I get to Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento?
To get to Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento, the nearest city is Sarmiento (30 km).
How large is Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento?
Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento covers approximately 50 square kilometers (19 square miles).
When was Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento established?
Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento was established in 1970.