Piedra La Tortuga Natural Monument facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Piedra La Tortuga Natural Monument Monumento Natural Piedra La Tortuga
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
Piedra La Tortuga Natural Monument Monumento Natural Piedra La Tortuga Location in Venezuela
Location	Venezuela
Area	5.25 km2 (2.03 sq mi)
Established	June 5, 1992 (1992-06-05)

The Piedra La Tortuga Natural Monument (which means 'Turtle Rock Natural Monument' in Spanish) is a very special protected area in Venezuela. You can find it in the Amazonas state, in the southern part of the country. This amazing place was officially made a natural monument on June 5, 1992.

What is Piedra La Tortuga?

Piedra La Tortuga is a natural monument, which means it's a protected area because of its unique natural features. It covers about 525 hectares, which is like 1,300 acres! This monument is home to two groups of native people: the Hiwi (also called Guahiba) and the Piaroa or Wothuha.

Where is it Located?

This monument is about 15 kilometers (or 9 miles) south of a city called Puerto Ayacucho. It's located in the Atures municipality. The area is known for its beautiful and ancient landscapes.

Ancient Rocks and Hidden Treasures

Piedra La Tortuga has two huge rock formations made of granite. These rocks are super old, about 1,500 million years old! They are part of a mountain range called Serrania del Parhuaza.

Inside this monument, you can find the biggest petroglyph (ancient rock carving) known in Venezuela. There are also many caves and old burial sites from ancient native groups. These sites often have amazing cave paintings that tell stories from long ago.

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  Panoramic view

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  Walk to the monument

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  Caves

See also

• In Spanish: Monumento natural Piedra la Tortuga para niños
• List of national parks of Venezuela
• Piedra del Cocuy Natural Monument