Arbol de Piedra - Uyuni, Bolivia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
S 22° 03.116 W 067° 52.970
19K E 615278 N 7561002
[EN] Árbol de Piedra (“stone tree”) is the name of a geomorphological formation due to wind erosion (ventifact). [FR] Árbol de Piedra (« arbre de pierre ») est le nom d'une formation géomorphologigue due à l'érosion éolienne (ventifact).
Waymark Code: WM17N69
Location: Bolivia
Date Posted: 03/12/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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"The Stone Tree, which was declared a natural monument, is a geomorphological formation of the rocky mushroom type due to wind erosion that stands out from a set of volcanic rocks of different shapes located in a sandy area, Siloli desert, at the entrance of the National Reserve of Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa to the southwest of Bolivia, located in the department of Potosí, Bolivia.

It is 5 meters high and its particular appearance is the element that gives it tourist interest. It is visited at any time of the day, the stay time is a maximum of half an hour, time that is used to take some photographs, the only activity planned."

Sources : Árbol de Piedra

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" L'Arbre de pierre, qui a été déclaré monument naturel, est une formation géomorphologique de type champignon rocheux due à l'érosion éolienne qui se détache d'un ensemble de roches volcaniques de différentes formes situées dans une zone sablonneuse, le désert de Siloli, à l'entrée du Réserve nationale de faune Andina Eduardo Avaroa au sud-ouest de la Bolivie, située dans le département de Potosí, Bolivie.

Elle mesure 5 mètres de haut et son aspect particulier est l'élément qui lui confère un intérêt touristique. Il se visite à toute heure de la journée, le temps de séjour est au maximum d'une demi-heure, temps qui sert à prendre quelques photos, seule activité prévue."

Sources : Árbol de Piedra

The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
24/24 7/7


Admission Prices:
Free


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

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