Santa Cruz · Patagonia · 47°09′ S
Cave of the Hands
Hands painted 9,000 years ago
On the walls of the Pinturas River canyon, hundreds of stenciled hands and hunting scenes painted more than 9,000 years ago. It's a World Heritage Site and one of South America's most important rock-art sites.
What not to miss
- The walkway beside the paintings, with a guide
- The Pinturas River canyon
- Route 40 between Perito Moreno and Bajo Caracoles
Getting there
From Route 40, about 90 km south of Perito Moreno, then 29 km of gravel. It can also be reached from Bajo Caracoles. Tours leave from Perito Moreno and Los Antiguos.