LAS LABRADAS | PETROGLYPH DISCOVERY

Mazatlán, Sin., México

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Onca Explorations
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Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 35
LAS LABRADAS | PETROGLYPH DISCOVERY
Mazatlán, Sin., México

Onca Explorations
  • Email address verified
40 reviews

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.

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Onca Explorations
40 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 booked a private tour to the Chara Pinta Reserve, which was a splurge for us, but worth every penny! Having an opportunity to enjoy the Sierra Madre Occidental pine-oak habitat, see numerous endemic birds, and be invited for lunch in a local home was a truly special experience. Ciro from ONCA spoke excellent English (and was subjected to my sketchy Spanish), and was very knowledgeable about numerous naturalist topics. I am glad to know that the cost of this trip helps fund ONCA's mission as well as the El Palmito community. I hope that both ONCA and the community of El Palmito are successful in gaining a national protection designation for this special area. Touring the area is the best way to support it: if eco-tourism creates a greater financial gain than extractive land uses, these threatened species can be protected even as the ejido community is supported. Tip: I found WhatsApp vs. email to be the best way to reach out with any questions before booking. If I find myself in Mazatlan again, I will absolutely book another ONCA experience.
By Paula R for TUFTED JAY PRESERVE | BIRDWATCHING & HIKING on Apr 15, 2024
We absolutely loved our marine safari! Ciro was a wonderful guide and we were able to swim with turtles and saw several dolphins, a manta ray, and marlins. It was a great experience and we would definitely do it again!
By Kaisha T for MARINE SAFARI on Apr 08, 2024
We had a wonderful experience with the crew and other visitors! My sister was here in Mazatlan and wanted Whale watching trip and we were all thrilled by all the whales, dolphins, and turtles we saw! Highly recommend it! Thank you for an enlightening day!
By Barbara for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Feb 26, 2024
1000% would recommend! Must do while in Mazatlan, TOP experience with ONCA and Ciro. Nothing on land compares.
By YHT B for BALLENAS EN MAZATLÁN CON ONCA EXPLORACIONES on Feb 17, 2024
We had a WONDERFUL time on this tour and learned so much! Ciro was a great guide and very knowledgeable. We got some really great views of whales and saw and heard some cool things. The staff seemed to really know how to find good whales to see. Highly recommend!
By Liam E for WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE IN MAZATLAN | @ONCAEXPLORA on Jan 28, 2024
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