GEOSITE
Red Peak Hill (Cerro Pico Rojo)
Did you know that you can find obsidian in the Río Ibáñez commune? That’s right—it’s found at Cerro Pico Rojo, a geosite located 2 kilometers east of Puerto Ingeniero Ibáñez, at approximately 1,500 meters above sea level. This hill is the only geological unit in the region known for its abundance of obsidian rocks, which are uniquely red in color.
How is obsidian formed? Why is it red? We look forward to sharing more information about this geosite through the various community activities we’ll be organizing as part of the Chelenko Geopark Project.




