Aldervale
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Access to the preserve and petroglyphs NW of St Ignacio?
Howdy all
Can anyone direct me to current contact info for how to access the preserve NW of St Ignacio ?
We are hoping to see the petroglyphs.
May one drive in ?
Need a permit?
Need a guide?
Camping rules?
How to hire mules?
We are experienced overlanders and respectful of natural and historical resources....planning for January.
Aldervale
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mtgoat666
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Law says you have to go with a guide.
I recommend Kuyima. Others here will chime in with their favorites
Interestingly, of the foreigners that visit the sierra san fran, its mor europeans than gringos,...
Its a great place, best seen on a multi day pack trip.
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Aldervale
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Howdy
Are kuyima based in San Igancio?
Gracias
Aldervale
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BigBearRider
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Yes. Kuyima is in San Ignacio. On the main square. Opposite side of the Mission.
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BornFisher
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Are you talking about the cave paintings or petroglyphs?
"When you catch a fish, you open the door of happiness."
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Aldervale
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Not sure yet.
I believe there are some of both in the San Fran...
Have you been up there?
Thanks
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BornFisher
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Been up there twice for the cave paintings. Looked for petros east of San Ignacio, but couldn`t find them.
It was about 20 years ago so I don`t know the requirements to see the paintings today. Back then I freelanced it, hired a guide and animals and saw
the main caves in the canyon.
The environment for petros is completely different than cave paintings, so not necessarily in the same neighborhood.
"When you catch a fish, you open the door of happiness."
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David K
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Petroglyphs are when the rock face is chipped at to draw.
Pictographs are when the rock face is painted on.
Geoglyphs are when large drawings are made on the ground with rocks or ditches.
All three are in Baja... a wonderful place indeed!
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BajaBlanca
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there are some neat petroglyphs as you drive up to the mountains but you really need a guide to show you where they are ... you could go right past
them and not even know.
We only went to a small cave called CUEVA DEL RATON which is off the main road that leads up to the town where the guides live.
Here is a link to Kuyuima - have a great trip.
http://www.kuyima.com
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David K
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Watch the film 'Bajo California: The Limit of Time' to see both... as Damien walks up to San Francisco de la Sierra to connect with his Arce family
roots. The whole movie is now on You Tube... and posted here recently on Nomad. See it on a bigger screen, if your TV has Netflix or XBox, or ? with
Internet access to You Tube.
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