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Canyon
Rock Art Pack Trip (Short)
This route takes us to Cueva Pintada (Gardener Cave), Cueva de las Flechas,
and more in Santa Teresa canyon.
Highlights - World Heritage sites of prime Mural Rock Art. Cultural and
Natural History taught by local guides as you travel the spectacular canyon
trails. Plus traditional singing, music, and other trail rhythms.
Day 1 - Arrival Loreto. Arrival Loreto. Trudi Angell or
a Saddling South representative will meet you at the airport and help you
transfer to a van for town. From Loreto we'll drive 4 hours north towards
San Ignacio and the central Baja mountain ranges. Hotel night included in
bungalow in San Ignacio.
Day 2 - 5 - After breakfast we'll check in at the San
Ignacio cultural center office, and then head to the Sierra San Francisco.
It's about a two hour drive up to the small mountain village, jumping off
point for the best of Baja's rock art sites.
 If
timing is right we can make our first camp near the famous sites at the
lower part of the canyon. Following days we walk and ride to several vivid
and varied rock art sites - Cueva Pintada, Las Flechas, San Julio and Los
Músicos. We might have a chance to swim in pristine refreshing pools,
relax under the palms and meditate on the ancient cultures and inhabitants
of the remote gorge. Local cowboy guides add to the experience, with singing
and stories. Last night, nestled deep in Santa Teresa canyon we'll camp next
to a ranch garden full of citrus and vegetables for an outback family's
daily use. On the final day's ride back up and out of the canyon we end up
back at our vehicles in the village. Returning to San Ignacio we'll overnight
in a small guesthouse and enjoy dinner out at a local restaurant.
Day 6 - An early departure from San Ignacio to drive back
to Loreto will have you in town in time for lunch, a quick tour of the
historic center, and an afternoon departure on your flight. Buen Viaje!
Spring trips add-on (late Jan. to April) If you would like to have another
unique Baja adventure, plan to spend an extra day or two in San Ignacio or
Loreto for some spectacular whale watching tours. Ask Trudi for more details.
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