LAS LABRADAS | PETROGLYPH DISCOVERY

Mazatlán, Sin., México

OE
30 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 35
LAS LABRADAS | PETROGLYPH DISCOVERY
Mazatlán, Sin., México

30 reviews

$NaN
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 35

About this trip

Join us on a journey back in time and re-live thousands of years of ancient cultural traditions while we explore one of northern Mexico´s most captivating archeological sites: Las Labradas petroglyphs. Located on 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 drawings carved by the ancient.

  • Explore one of the most ancient cultural expressions in northern Mexico and one of Sinaloa`s largest natural protected área, Meseta de Cacaxtla  
  • Learn about the interesting story behind the origins of the petroglyphs which depict animals, people, and other elements of nature composing the visions, beliefs, and cosmogony of the native people many centuries past.  
  • Enjoy a beautiful isolated pristine beach, make a splash, a long walk or simply relax  
  • Visit Las Labrada's museum, with interesting exhibits about archaeological findings in the region and its natural history  
  • Participate in a light lunch with a local family to dine on authentic Sinaloan cuisine 

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Pick-up and ground transportation to and from site
  • Bilingual guides
    Highly qualified & bilingual expedition guides
  • Education
    Lecture on the site's natural history and ancient petroglyphs
  • INAH Museum
    Entrance fee to INAH Museum and archaeological site
  • Meseta de Cacaxtla
    Entrance fee to Natural Protected Area: Meseta de Cacaxtla.
  • Snacks and drinks
    Bottled water, soft drinks, fruit & appetizers
  • Traditional light lunch
    Traditional light lunch with local family (hand made tortillas, “molcajete” fresh salsa, beans, and fresh goat cheese)

Available Packages

Charter Tour
Available until 3 days before departure

Book this tour if you are not with a group and are planning to join an organized trip to Las Labradas*


*Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.  



$110
Private Tour (1 or 2 persons)

 This is the minimum fare for a private tour for either single travelers or couples. 

$350
Private Tour (3 persons)
Available until 2 days before departure

Book this tour for a private experience in a group of maximum 3 persons on SUV.

$430
Private Tour (4 persons)

 Book this tour for a private experience in a group of maximum 4 persons on SUV. 

$500
Private Tour (up to 5 persons)

 Book this tour for a private experience in a group of maximum 5 persons on SUV. 

$550


Itinerary

Las Labradas Petroglyphs
Explore one of northwest Mexico's most captivating archaeological site

Located on 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 drawings carved by ancient nomadic cultures dated as far back as 2,000 years B.C., known as one of the most ancient cultural expressions in northern Mexico, and the only petroglyph site on a beachside location in the Americas.

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 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.

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. We will also have time to visit Las Labradas museum, with interesting exhibits about archaeological findings in the region and its natural history.

Your Organizer


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Onca Explorations
30 reviews
Our ecotours and expeditions are specially designed to enhance your connection with nature and to inspire you to love and protect our living planet. Our one of a kind travel experiences combine elements of exploration, science, experiential learning and cultural exchange, with sustainable tourism activities, for you to witness and experience profound connections with wildlife. While we explore, we learn, we educate, and we document to promote awareness about the value and threats to biodiversity.

Reviews

We could not have been happier with our experience. We did not see a humpback whale, but we heard them singing with the underwater microphone and then had an unexpected experience when we got to see a Bryde's whale instead. Larger than the humpback! It is always a gamble you will not see anything especially late in the season, but on this day, we did! Crew was wonderful and made our trip one we won't forget.
By Alicia M for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Mar 31, 2023
Our guide Oscar did a great job organizing this trip and accompanied us during the tour. The local guide Don Santos was able to find all of the birds (including the Tufted Jays) that we wanted to see and more. The cabin is rustic but comfortable and quiet. We were happy to meet Don Santos' family at their home in El Palmito where his wife prepared and served us our meals. Overall recommended for those who would like to make the trip to see the Tufted Jays while lettings others take care of the logistics, while also supporting the people and community that are working to protect this vital habitat. Thanks to everyone involved!
By Michael J for TUFTED JAY PRESERVE | BIRDWATCHING (2 Days | 1 Night) on Mar 30, 2023
Ciro was absolutely fantastic as our guide! We saw so many humpback whales including moms with calves and several breaches. They were very respectful of the whales while piloting the boat too. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience in Mazatlán at the end of whale watching season!
By Adam B for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Mar 17, 2023
We enjoyed the excursion, the staff were wonderful and shared a lot of very interesting facts. We were disappointed we didn’t see any whales, however, we understand our date was pretty late in the season. We’ll try again with ONCA in the future.
By Celeste S for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Mar 11, 2023
This was such a great experience and definitely a highlight of our week in Mazatlán. Communication was excellent throughout the booking process as I had to make a couple of changes to our original reservation. Oscar was our guide and it's evident how passionate he is about oceanography and marine research. He is extremely well educated in these topics and his passion was contagious. We saw a massive pod of about 50 dolphins! Then, after looking and looking for the whales for some time, we made a quick haul about 4 miles offshore and found a pod of 6. It was so spectacular to see them up so close! The rough boat ride (it was quite windy that day) was totally worth it. We stayed with them for quite some time and I never got the sense that Oscar and the other gentleman on the boat with him were just trying to check off a box and get back to the marina. Super, super cool. I loved that you go out on a smaller boat because that means fewer people. There were only 8-10 customers on the boat. Our family of 6 sat up front, another couple sat on the bench in front of the captain, and 2 people in the back. I loved being in the front, although the smaller boat experience may not be for those who get seasick easily, especially if the water is rough that day. So just know that going in. It didn't bother me one bit, but I know it does for some. Highly recommend this company! Go for it!
By Heather H for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Feb 27, 2023
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