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Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs, San Pedro de Atacama

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At Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs, drawings carved into the red rock face are evidence of a civilization from long ago. The petroglyphs served as a place for travellers to document their experiences and contribute to history and culture. The drawings are attributed to the Atacama people that date back as early as 500 CE. The images depict everything from gatherings of people to livestock, camelids, llamas, and foxes. Native and local guides provide valuable insight into the history of their people as told through the rock art. The site is relatively remote, but tour companies offer trips to and from the prehistoric site. Plan your visit to Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our San Pedro de Atacama holiday planner.

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Laura C

August 5, 2017

Pasamos por este lugar camino a Valle del Arco Iris, pensando que iba a ser la atracción secundaria, pero pasó a ser la principal. Llegamos en el auto de alquiler. En el camino encontramos llamas que,... more »

We passed by this place on the way to Valley of the Rainbow, thinking that it was going to be the secondary attraction, but it became the main. We arrived at the rental car. Along the way we found llamas that, to stop the car, came alone. (They would seek food?). I love to travel, and I do it often, but I never saw such well-preserved petroglyphs, and as many as in this place. There is even a sector B somewhat remote to recommend not to lose, since climbing the mountain you can see the best petroglyphs of animals of the place, people, and even a monkey. The explanation of the only local person is received at the entrance and is very poor. It is a point to improve.

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Mendigo

August 3, 2017

Um dos locais mais interessantes que conheci no Atacama. É um pequeno túnel do tempo. Há de se entender que tais desenhos não devem ser avaliados pela sua qualidade artística, mas sim como painéis de ... more »

One of the most interesting sites I met in Atacama. Is a small time tunnel. One has to understand that such drawings should not be judged by your artistic quality, but as information panels about the everyday, the inhabitants used to educate their children and, who knows, have fun and spend time. Worth (more interesting than the Valley of the Rainbow).

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IlanaSP

August 3, 2017

Passei por lá no retorno do passeio do Valle do Arcoiris. É super interessante ver os petróglifos e estar num local que serviu para abrigar um grupo humano ha 11.000 anos. Os petróglifos são lindos. more »

I went by the return of the Valle of Arcoiris. Is super interesting to see the petroglyphs and be in a place that served to House a human group ha 11,000 years. The petroglyphs are beautiful.

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