Rock Paintings of Sierra de San Francisco
Rock Paintings of Sierra de San Francisco, Ancient petroglyphic site in Sierra de San Francisco, Mexico
The rock art collection spans across 250 locations throughout the mountain range, displaying figures of humans, animals, and geometric patterns in red, black, and white.
Dating back to 5500 BCE, these paintings were created by the Cochimi people and first documented by Jesuit missionary José Mariano Rotea in the eighteenth century.
The painted caves contain numerous life-sized depictions of deer, wild sheep, rabbits, pumas, whales, turtles, and fish, reflecting the regional fauna of that period.
Local guides lead expeditions through the mountain wilderness to reach the painted caves, requiring prior arrangements and physical preparation for the remote locations.
Cueva de la Serpiente features a 26-foot-long panel with deer-headed serpents and clustered figures, demonstrating the advanced artistic abilities of ancient inhabitants.
Location: Baja California Sur
GPS coordinates: 27.61784,-113.05076
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
This Mexican peninsula combines deserts, beaches and marine reserves. It contains cave paintings, volcanic areas and colonial buildings. The region includes canyons, mountains and coastal ecosystems. Visitors encounter marine life, historical missions and geological formations.
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