Las Labradas Petroglyph Small Group Discovery from Mazatlan

Las Labradas Petroglyph Small Group Discovery from Mazatlan

Join your guide on a small group journey back in time and re-live thousands of years of ancient cultural traditions while you explore one of northern Mexico´s most captivating archaeological sites: Las Labradas. Travel in an air-conditioned coach to a beautiful sandy beach only 35 miles north of Mazatlan. This archaeological site comprises a unique mantle of volcanic rocks that feature over two hundred petroglyphs carved by ancient nomadic cultures. Dated as far back as 2,000 years B.C. this may be the only petroglyph site on a beach side location in the Americas. After exploring the site you will have time to enjoy of a beautiful isolated pristine beach, take a splash, a long walk or simply relax as you enjoy a traditional lunch with a local family at the small village of La Chicayota.

On this adventure you will drive north of Mazatlan for about 40 minutes to visit Las labradas archaeological site. Las Labradas beach is located within one of Sinaloa’s biggest natural protected area, the Meseta de Cacaxtla, with over 50,000 hectares encompassing different ecosystems, particularly dry tropical forest and a rich diversity of wildlife. This ecotour is a great option for avid bird watchers, as well as nature and culture enthusiasts!

While exploring Las Labradas site, your expedition guide will share with you interesting facts about the their origin and the possible messages behind the petroglyphs, which depict animals, people and other elements of nature composing the visions, beliefs and cosmogony of the native people many centuries past.

You will also have time to visit Las Labradas museum, with interesting exhibits about archaeological findings in the region and its natural history. Take the opportunity to meet the people that live and work at the preserve, learn about their traditions and ways of life. When you participate in this ecotour you support the economy of local communities that live within this important natural protected area.