Chaco · The Northeast · 27°38′ S
Campo del Cielo
Where meteorites rained down
About 4,000 years ago, an asteroid broke apart in the atmosphere and scattered meteorites across this area between Chaco and Santiago del Estero. Some of the world's largest metal meteorites were found here, such as the 30-ton Gancedo.
What not to miss
- Touching meteorites at the visitor center
- The impact craters
- The Gancedo meteorite
Getting there
About 12 km from Gancedo and 350 km from Resistencia on Route 16.