El Sillar
El Sillar (Valle de la Luna)
A mountain pass known as Tupiza's 'Valley of the Moon,' with dense forests of red rock spires stretching like a sea.
El Sillar is a mountain pass about 25 km west of Tupiza, at an altitude of roughly 3,600 m. Rain has eroded the red rock into dense spires and gullies, earning it the nickname 'Valley of the Moon.' The viewpoint overlooks the whole spire-filled landscape, and on clear days you can see the Cordillera de Chichas in the distance. Most visitors reach it on a half-day jeep tour or a full-day 'triple' tour combining horseback riding, off-roading and cycling. Driving it yourself requires a 4WD vehicle.
Opening hours
All day (daytime visits)
Nearby sights
- Quebrada de Palala
- Cañón del Inca
- Valle de los Machos
- Puerta del Diablo
- Cañón del Duende
- Cerro Corazón de Jesús
- Plaza Independencia
- San Vicente