I understand that there are some possibilities to take tours to see cave paintings in the Mulege region.
Are these tours done with your own car? if so - how bad is the road to these caves?
And how much should these tours cost?
thank you very much,
zachtiotomasbcs - 2-18-2014 at 01:18 PM
Welcome, Amigo. most of the info you require can be found using the search--top left. Go to Trip Reports, Accomodations, etc and type in Mulege and
see what you come up with. I keep a small notebook of all valuable info when I come across it./ ps Mulege tours@hotmail.com ....Salvador Castro
Drew 615 161 4985 --Nomads #1 I haven't been yet but it's on my list!! Smile. TioPaula - 2-18-2014 at 03:20 PM
A guide is required to visit all rock art sites in Baja. We did a trip to La Trinidad caves with Salvador Castro, who is mentioned in a post above,
two or three years ago. The trip involves a fairly long ride in a van, and a short hike that may involve wading briefly through waist-deep water. He
is a good guide, the trip was a lot of fun. I saw him recently in Mulege as a group was getting into his van for a trip. I don't remember the price,
but it was reasonable, split between four of us.bajacalifornian - 2-18-2014 at 04:43 PM
Just spent 5 days in the brush, south end of Bahia Conception. Moving from horseback to 4WD, saw paintings in a canyon east side of the bay, half way
up. Maybe about El Aguaje. DK or others can be more precise. It's not that far from Mulege and a definite must do. Mostly scenes of fish life in
the Bay. Remote. Untouched. Nice. Rocks, but easily passable.
Drive to the end.David K - 2-18-2014 at 04:53 PM
There are many rock art sites you can visit, no guide needed or available. The 'primary' Mulege area sites are La Trinidad (west and south from town)
and San Borjitas (north and west, then south from town). To enjoy Baja properly, you should have a quality 4WD or Off Road-able vehicle.
The smaller sites near Mulege are by El Coyote and a small canyon on the other side of Concepcion Bay (as mentioned).
These are sites all in the state of Baja California (Norte).cocoscabana - 2-18-2014 at 06:40 PM
The caves at La Trinidad are worth the trip, especially if Salvador takes you. He is very knowledgeable regarding the art and history. Fluent in
english. He will make several stops along the way to tell you about the medicinal values of the various plants and trees. Then, if there is time, he
may also take you to the valley of petroglyphs...when we were there 4 years ago there was a wall of rocks about half mile long and just loaded with
petroglyphs. Not sure if there has been hurricane/flood damage there recently.
Be sure to check to see if you will be swimming across the pond to the paintings. No one warned us and we all ended up swimming in our underwear!!!
All 8 of us!!! Bob and Susan - 2-18-2014 at 06:51 PM
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bajadogs - 2-18-2014 at 09:42 PM
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Ditto. I usually like to figure it out on my own, but I would have missed so much if it were not for Salvador. He is a great man who knows his town
(Mulege). You will not regret it.willyAirstream - 2-18-2014 at 10:02 PM
Another option is cave painting tours via horseback with Marcelo. He is expensive, but fun. It is an overnight adventure.Bob and Susan - 2-19-2014 at 05:56 AM
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Another option is cave painting tours via horseback with Marcelo. He is expensive, but fun. It is an overnight adventure.
willy...can you post his business card and location info??
WE would love that
[Edited on 2-19-2014 by Bob and Susan]willyAirstream - 2-19-2014 at 07:29 AM
Sure, but it will be tonight.cocoscabana - 2-19-2014 at 09:06 AM
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Another option is cave painting tours via horseback with Marcelo. He is expensive, but fun. It is an overnight adventure.
Cost is all relative. Marcelo may be more expensive than other outfitters in Mexico, but his rates are VERY cheap compared to those NOB.
Marcelo is experienced, well mannered, courteous and considerate. We have taken many trips with him and all have been enjoyable.willyAirstream - 2-19-2014 at 09:17 AM
Yes, you are correct coco. Marcelo is a friend and I should not have mentioned costs. He also sells great cheese.!
I will see him this afternoon and post his biz card.Pompano - 2-19-2014 at 09:18 AM
You can't go wrong with either Marcelo or Salvadore.
Riding around the Mulege area on horseback is always fun. Especially to the rock paintings.
willyAirstream - 2-19-2014 at 07:02 PM
Marcelo Osuna contact info
Carretera Transpeninsular
Col: La "I" Griega
Mulegeman@tcsn.net
Land line tele 15 3 10 20
Cell 044 615 10 7 91 09
U2u me if any contact problems.
Marcelo also wants to tell everyone that cave painting trips, rancho trips and beach trips are possible. You can ride out of town on horseback to the
beaches south of the lighthouse, very convenent for people staying in town or along the rio.cocoscabana - 2-19-2014 at 07:41 PM
Here is a photo of Marcello and one of our ride along the beach.
Cardon Man - 2-20-2014 at 08:25 AM
Anybody remember Kerry "el vikingo", who used to do tours at Mulege?David K - 2-20-2014 at 09:46 AM
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Anybody remember Kerry "el vikingo", who used to do tours at Mulege?
