Archaeology and Rock Art Tour in the Sierra de San Francisco
About this day trip
- Destination
- Sierra de San Francisco, Baja California Sur, Mexico
- Departure city
- San Ignacio
- Available days
- Monday to Sunday
- Length
- 8 hours
- Departure time
- 08:00 h
- Return time
- 16:00 h
Description
Explore this biosphere reserve in Baja California Sur in depth to see and study rock paintings thousands of years old, with a local biologist and historian who explains the cultural significance of the ancient Cochimí people in a unique desert and mountain setting.
Itinerary
- Meet at the departure point in San Ignacio.
- Arrival in the Sierra de San Francisco and start of the interpretive walk.
- Guided exploration of rock shelters and viewing of ancient rock paintings.
- Free time to rest and take in the desert landscape.
- Return and end of the tour in San Ignacio.
What’s included
- Specialized bilingual guide (local biologist and historian).
What’s not included
- Tips.
- Meals.
- Lodging.
- Flights.
- Entrance fees to protected sites (paid by the traveler).
- Rental of safety and hiking gear (paid by the traveler).
- Transportation to the meeting point (paid by the traveler).
Before you go
- Meeting point
- Main square of San Ignacio, Baja California Sur.
- Where to stay
- We recommend staying in or near San Ignacio for easy early access to the meeting point.
- Getting there
- Transportation to the meeting point in San Ignacio is not included and is paid by the traveler. We recommend a private vehicle or local transportation.
Important notice
Important notice. This service is subject to availability. Because it is an outdoor activity, the company is not responsible for changes, disruptions or cancellations caused by adverse weather.
Photo: Farwestern Photo by Gregg M. Erickson · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Alejandro David Camargo González · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons.
