About this experience
Declared a National Historic Monument for its beauty and large number of paintings of around 7,000 years, this excursion forces us to travel back in time, gradually getting into country life, since we travel all the time immersed in the Patagonian steppe along paths desolate, where the guanacos are the main protagonists of the majestic landscape. Knowing the life of the field in situ.
This large natural cave, a "roof" eroded by water and air that are undermining the rock year after year. CHARCAMATA has an 80-meter mouth, 40 meters high and more than 20 meters deep. And inside, hundreds of hands, guanacos, pumas, choiques and geometric figures stamped on its walls by our ancestors thousands of years ago.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- lunch box
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guide throughout the tour and in the cave paintings
Not included
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from Perito Moreno at 09:00 a.m. We travel 60 km to the
Ranch "La Posta de Los Toldos" (current Portal Cañadón Pinturas) and
From there it is another 30 km along an internal country road, crossing the
Estancia neighboring Las Buitreras and La Madrugada, entering the
History of Livestock in the region, of what "Camp Life" was like and
besides being constantly surprised by the beauty of the place.
We will cross its CAÑADONES and ford the Pinturas River with the
vehicle until reaching the “CHARCAMATA” canyon from where we will make
an easy walk of approx. 1 hour to reach the "Eaves
Charcamata” (Cave of more than 80 meters of mouth and 40 meters of height).
Impressive place with a large quantity and variety of cave paintings
that exceed 5,000 years old preserved in the same
state that back then. Without the intervention of the hand of man
modern. With the help of our Guide we will interpret the
paintings. Then, free time to rest, lunch sheltered from the
Imposing Cañadón inside the "Cave" and contemplation of the
majestic beauty of the place. I return the same way, then
We return to Perito Moreno approx. 6:00 p.m.
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Meeting and pickup information
- On San Martin Avenue.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Receptivo Aborigen Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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