Natural Wonders
La Leona Petrified Forest
el calafate, Argentina
La Leona Petrified Forest is a surreal landscape overrun with fossilized trees, mislocated here instead of along Argentina’s Route 40. It offers a compelling window into a prehistoric world, with scattered remnants of giant trees that thrived 70 million years ago.
Best time to visit
Milder spring and fall months for hiking.
Insider tip
Travel with a local guide to hear lesser-known stories of the discoveries....
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