Puyango
Ecuador, El Oro, Loja
Puyango
About Puyango
Puyango Petrified Forest Protected Area contains one of the largest petrified wood deposits in the world, preserving fossilized trees from the Cretaceous period 96 to 112 million years ago. The site along the Puyango River in El Oro and Loja provinces contains massive silicified tree trunks up to 12 meters long scattered across dry scrub forest. In addition to its geological heritage, the living forest supports over 130 bird species, making it an important birding destination recognized as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Puyango located?
Puyango is located in El Oro, Loja, Ecuador at coordinates -3.95, -80.1167.
How do I get to Puyango?
To get to Puyango, the nearest city is Alamor (30 km).
How large is Puyango?
Puyango covers approximately 26.58 square kilometers (10 square miles).
When was Puyango established?
Puyango was established in 1987.