Monumento La Portada, Chile

One of the most beautiful natural arches of the planet is on the coast of Chile. La Portada Arch goes into the sea and is surrounded from all sides by its waters. The nearest settlement to the natural monument is the city of Antofagasta. La Portada is one of the 15 natural sites in Chile that are protected by the state. The height of the arch is 43 meters, and the length of its span is about 70 meters. The basis of the natural formation is the black andesite stone, around which millions of years a lot of stone and sand deposits have been formed.

It is extremely difficult to precisely determine the age of the arch. According to the scientists' assumptions, it is at least two million years old. An amazing landmark attracts not only ordinary tourists, but also ornithologists. The thing is that rare species of birds, including grey gulls, Peruvian booby and Guanai cormorants chose the rock formations near the arch as their habitat. In addition, at certain times of the year, near the arch, you can see dolphins and fur seals, monitoring of which will make any excursion unforgettable.

One of the most beautiful natural arches of the planet has been formed due to prolonged sea erosion. In the immediate vicinity of La Portada Arch you can still see a lot of unusual rocks. In 2003, there was a strong landslide not far from the striking coastal stretch that had damaged the shortest route to the natural monument. For those tourists who want to visit the monument today, there are some alternative, longer excursion routes. Next - Rocher Perce