Guachipas Cave Paintings Day Trip
Tour Highlights
At the designated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Salta and head south towards the Cuevas Pintadas de Guachipas. Are you ready to take a trip through time?
Once at our destination, we'll begin our visit to these caves at the Interpretation Center. There, we'll learn about the history of the caves, where, between the 9th and 15th centuries, the native peoples of the region painted their pre-Columbian art. Why did they draw human and zoomorphic forms? It won't take long to find out!
Next, we'll get to see the pre-Hispanic paintings in the caves firsthand, which are located on a rocky hill 35 kilometers from Guachipas. During the tour through the caves, we'll see representations of camelids, condors, felines, and other native animals, as well as geometric and abstract figures.
We'll continue our visit to the Painted Caves of Guachipas, admiring some striking red, black, and white figures that look like warriors and are known as shieldmen. After deciphering their meaning, we'll have a picnic lunch with a sandwich, a piece of fruit, a slice of cake, and two bottles of mineral water.
After lunch, we'll return to your hotel in Salta, arriving about 12 hours after pickup.
More Information
Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Picnic lunch
Not included
Admission to the cave museum: 1,000 ARS (US$ 0.84) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Uma Travel Evt
Corporate name: UMA TRAVEL SRL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
