Valle de los Machos
A cluster of earth pillars formed by weathering of red conglomerate. Their odd shapes inspired the name, and it is often visited together with Puerta del Diablo.
Valle de los Machos ('Valley of the Men') is a group of earth pillars weathered from reddish-brown conglomerate, with rounded tops rising from the ground. Locals jokingly named it after their shapes. Located between the Devil's Door and Inca Canyon, it is passed by horse groups and off-road canyon tours, and you can wander among the pillars for photos. The sun is intense and there is no shade, so bring sunscreen and water.
Opening hours
All day (daytime visits)
Nearby sights
- Puerta del Diablo
- Cañón del Inca
- Cañón del Duende
- Cerro Corazón de Jesús
- Plaza Independencia
- El Sillar
- Quebrada de Palala
- San Vicente