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    The Castles of the Calchaquíes Valleys   
      
      July 05, 2022   
      
       3w   
      
      Photographer:  Carlos Di Nallo   
      
      Summary Authors:  Carlos Di Nallo;  Cadan Cummings   
      
      Los Castillos is a geological formation located within  Argentina’s   
      Calchaquíes Valleys in the  Salta province. Likely due to its   
      steep-sided walls, the Los Castillos formation was given its unique   
      name that translates “The Castles” in English. In addition to being an   
      interesting area to visit, the reddish hued landform is also an   
      important paleontology site that is comprised of geologic samples   
      dating back the  Cretaceous period.   
      
      Adjacent to Los Castillos is a small  ravine that represents a   
      deeper look into the region's geologically history. The ravine was   
      likely formed by tectonic movements that took place the last two   
      million years. Similarly, the surrounding landscape was likely also   
      formed and shaped from a combination of  weathering and tectonic   
      activities.   
      
        * Salta Province, Argentina Coordinates: -26.001, -65.808   
      
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