La Leona Petrified Forest
El Calafate, Argentina
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How old are the fossils in La Leona?
Petrified Forest La Leona is a wild slice of Patagonia—badlands dotted with 70‑million‑year‑old stone logs and dinosaur fossils.
Where is the La Leona Petrified Forest?
The site is located in the middle of the steppe, halfway between El Calafate and El Chaltén. The activity starts in El Chaltén (or El Calafate) at 9.00 am, with a transfer by minibus to the Hotel La Leona, located next to the river of the same name born in the huge Lake Viedma.
Can you visit La Leona?
La Leona Waterfall provides the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation. This hike will keep you on your toes as you climb in and out of the crystal clear blue waters of the Rio Blanco. We have both group tours and individual tours available to fit the specific needs of you and your group.
What makes La Leona a petrified forest?
Due to various events such as the ice age and volcanic eruptions, the entire landscape of Patagonia changed. Many of these fossils and petrified trees were washed away by giant rivers and glaciers and ended up in La Leona Petrified Forest. Each year, scientists make discoveries in the area.