Natural wonder · Bolivia
Valle de la Luna
Protected area in La Paz Department
About Valle de la Luna
Valle de la Luna, also called Killa Qhichwa (Moon Valley), is a protected municipal area situated on 15 hectares of land, about 10 kilometers south of downtown La Paz, in Pedro Domingo Murillo Province, La Paz Department, Bolivia, between Mallasa and Aranjuez. Because the soil is composed primarily of clay and sandstone rather than rock, the ground is not solid, and erosion has worn away the upper part of the mountain. The result is an unusual set of geological features, including craters, ditches, spires, and caves, that has been described as a desert of stalagmites or white chimneys. Because the mineral content of the mountains varies greatly between individual mountains, the sides of the mountains are different colors, creating striking optical illusions.
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Valle de la Luna is in Bolivia. The nearest city is La Paz, about 10 km away.
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