Puerta de Orión rock formation
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Puerta de Orión rock formation is a striking natural stone arch and geological landmark near San José del Guaviare in Colombia, known for its dramatic silhouette and scenic views.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Puerta de Orión | 0 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geological landmark
ⓘ
natural arch ⓘ rock formation ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| accessFrom | San José del Guaviare urban area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| administrativeDivision | Municipality of San José del Guaviare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| age | Precambrian origin of host rocks ⓘ |
| approximateHeight | about 12–15 meters ⓘ |
| approximateWidth | about 15–20 meters ⓘ |
| associatedConstellation | Orion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bestVisitSeason | dry season ⓘ |
| climate | tropical ⓘ |
| continent | South America ⓘ |
| country | Colombia ⓘ |
| formationProcess |
erosion
ⓘ
weathering ⓘ |
| geologicalContext | Guiana Shield region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
dramatic rock walls
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open central passage ⓘ scenic views ⓘ striking silhouette ⓘ |
| hasNameMeaning | Door of Orion NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNaturalFeatureType | stone arch ⓘ |
| hasNearbyAttraction |
Cerro Azul rock paintings
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
natural rock labyrinths ⓘ |
| isPartOf | Guaviare tourist circuit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfLocalGuides | Spanish ⓘ |
| localEconomyRole | supports local ecotourism ⓘ |
| locatedIn | San José del Guaviare Department NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | San José del Guaviare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyWaterBody | Guaviare River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nightSkyFeature | stars visible through arch opening ⓘ |
| photographicInterest | night sky framing through arch ⓘ |
| popularActivity |
guided tours
ⓘ
sunrise viewing ⓘ sunset viewing ⓘ |
| regionEcosystem | transition between Amazon and Orinoco regions ⓘ |
| rockType | sandstone ⓘ |
| safetyConsideration | requires walking on uneven rocky terrain ⓘ |
| tourismRegion | Guaviare NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| transportOption | road vehicle ⓘ |
| usedFor |
hiking
ⓘ
landscape photography ⓘ sightseeing ⓘ |
| viewOver |
rocky plains
ⓘ
surrounding jungle landscape ⓘ |
| walkingDistanceFromRoad | short hike ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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