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Weathered volcanic boulders rest in dry terrain overlooking the dramatic slopes of the eastern Andes in Norte de Santander

Black Rocks, Colombia (Piedras Negras)

Located south of Route 70 near the town of Ábrego in the Norte de Santander Department, the area known as Piedras Negras—or Black Rocks—features a curious geological landscape consisting of scattered dark rock formations that stand out against the surrounding rural terrain. These rock outcrops, varying in size and shape, are thought to be the result of ancient volcanic or metamorphic activity, giving them their dark, almost black appearance. The surrounding area is part of the eastern slopes of the Eastern Andes and is semi-arid.

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Andes foothills in Norte de Santander featuring massive black stones embedded in pale grasslands beneath cloudy skies

A forested ravine cuts through dry hills in North Santander, Colombia, with the eastern Andes forming a layered backdrop

Rolling highland terrain in Colombia with scattered boulders and golden grasses leading to rugged, multicolored mountain ridges

Windswept grasslands and immense black rocks overlook the colorful mountain slopes of Norte de Santander under a dramatic sky

Large round black boulders dot a grassy ridge in Norte de Santander with a wide view toward distant Andean mountains and scattered clouds

A dramatic mountain landscape in Norte de Santander with golden dry grass and massive black granite boulders scattered across the highlands under a partly cloudy sky

BExpansive view of the eastern Andes in North Santander, with deep green forests, eroded hills, and blue-toned mountain ridges

Towering dark stones dominate the windswept highlands of Pierdas Negras in Colombia, surrounded by open plains and distant ridges

A scenic view across the vast rolling hills and the iconic black rocks of Pierdas Negras, with mountain ranges fading into the horizon