Yerbas Buenas Petroglyphs

Petroglifos de Hierbas Buenas

A rock art site on the road to Rainbow Valley, with hundreds of carvings of llamas, flamingos, monkeys, and human figures on the cliff walls.

Yerbas Buenas was once a rest stop for ancient caravans crossing the desert. About several hundred rock carvings cover the red cliff walls, possibly spanning thousands of years. The images include llamas, foxes, flamingos, monkeys, and human figures. The monkey motifs suggest contact with the Amazon region. A short trail takes about 30 to 45 minutes to see everything. Please do not touch the petroglyphs. The community collects an entry fee, and the site is usually combined with Rainbow Valley for a half-day tour. It is about 60 kilometers from San Pedro.

Opening hours

About 08:00–17:00

Rock art · Archaeology · Camel caravans

Nearby sights

Rainbow Valley
Machuca
Termas de Puritama
Pukará de Quitor
Valle de la Muerte (Valle de Marte)
R. P. Gustavo Le Paige Archaeological Museum
Church of San Pedro de Atacama
San Pedro de Atacama

Places to eat nearby

Las Delicias de Carmen
Ckunna
La Casona
Adobe
Baltinache