Torotoro Town
Torotoro
A Quechua town in the Andes with dinosaur statues on its square and streets. A small paleontology museum displays local fossils.
Torotoro is the base for the national park. Adobe houses and flagstone streets surround the central square, and colorful dinosaur statues appear everywhere, making the town a fun photo stop. The national park visitor office in town handles tickets and guide hiring. A small paleontology museum displays fossils found locally, along with footprint models. In late July, the Fiesta de Santiago brings bullfights, dancing and the traditional tinku ritual. The town has family guesthouses and simple restaurants, and at night the clear sky shows a brilliant spread of stars.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Torotoro Dinosaur Tracks
- Siete Vueltas
- El Vergel Waterfall
- Torotoro Canyon
- Turtle Cemetery
- Umajalanta Cave
- Llama Chaqui Ruins
- Ciudad de Itas