A massive and ancient flow of pumice from the eruption of Volcán Blanco characterizes the lunar environment known as Campo de Piedra Pómez, a wide expanse of volcanic rock. The Antofagasta de la Sierra area, in the province of Catamarca, in northern Argentina, at the foot of the Andean mountain range, is home to this natural wonder. The region is composed of a collection of magnificent dunes and hills with a fantastical aspect that plays with colours and exudes wild and primal beauty.
This remarkable environment, which spans an area of 10 square miles and is located between a height of 3,000 and 4,500 meters, is made up of more than 5,000 pumice stone formations. It is a desert region of exceptional geological importance that was formed as a result of the ash that was thrown by the active volcanoes in the vicinity solidifying. Then the wind takes over, shaping it into a massive, light, and permeable stone carpet. It serves as evidence that nature is the only real force behind the production of singular and unexpected masterpieces.
The complicated and rocky Campo de Piedra Pómez is a protected natural region that must be travelled cautiously, ideally with knowledgeable guides and an off-road 4×4 vehicle. It is important to be aware that the course of the slopes changes from year to year as a result of the regular buildup of pumice dust that is constantly produced by the wind. The site is typically accessible from the village of El Penon.
Visitors will be in one of Argentina’s most intriguing regions when they enter this endless field of sculptures; it is a must-visit location for those who enjoy the world’s most isolated and atmospheric settings. (mybestplace)
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