The Devonian Durazno Group as part of the Paraná Basin was deposited in an extensional basin.
Its provenance is determined by petrography, geochemistry and detrital zircon dating.
U–Pb detrital zircon age populations indicate main sources related to the Neoproterozoic, whereas minor record Mesoproterozoic rocks.
Provenance from the Cuchilla Dionisio-Dom Feliciano, Nico Pérez and Piedra Alta terranes (Uruguay-Brazil) is evident.
Source rocks and paleogeographical implications in SW Gondwana are compared and discussed.