Tulor
Chile · Regi�n de AntofagastaCL
Tulor is an archaeological site located in the Norte Grande natural region of the Antofagasta Region, Chile near San Pedro de Atacama. The site is a former village complex with an area of 5,200 m2 (55,972 sq ft) and 22 outlying edifices. The settlement's remains are distributed in an east-west fashion along 2 km (1 mi). Radiocarbon and thermoluminescence dating date the origin of the settlement sometime between 380 BCE and 200 CE, but most structures are from the period 800 CE - 1200 CE. Architectural characteristics of Tulor are circular walls are made of mud and vaults. In 1998, the World Monuments Fund, an international non-profit organization, listed Tulor in the 1998 World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites. After little was done to protect it, the site was re-listed in 2006.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -22.977, -68.242
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Tulor
In Regi�n de Antofagasta, Chile, Tulor stands out as a destination. Visitors mostly come here for nature and culture. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Tulor
Nature in Tulor
(2)Looking for nature? Tulor has Desert and Wildlife. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Tulor.
Culture in Tulor
(1)Tulor records Ancient Ruins under culture. It is a direct read of Tulor's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Tulor
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
Getting there & around
Access Tulor through a larger town in Regi�n de Antofagasta; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Santiago.
Similar destinations
Places near Tulor that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tulor known for?
- Tulor is mainly a destination for nature and culture, set in Regi�n de Antofagasta, Chile.
- What can you do in Tulor?
- You can plan around Desert, Wildlife and Ancient Ruins in Tulor. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Tulor?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April.
- Where is Tulor located?
- Administratively, Tulor sits in Regi�n de Antofagasta, Chile — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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