Sedimentological analyses validate Chachil Fm instead of Chachil Limestones.
Deposition occurred in a shallow mixed volcaniclastic-carbonate platform.
The carbonate platform sedimentation was affected by ash fall supply.
Primary pyroclastic and resedimented tuffolitic facies were recognized.
Zircon U-Pb ages reveal a Pliensbachian tephra input affecting the platform.