Boca de Potrerillos

Boca de Potrerillos is an archaeological site in Mina Municipality containing thousands of rock carvings spread across sloping terrain in a desert mountain setting. The grounds display traces of early settlements including stone tools and structures left by people who lived here in ancient times.

Evidence shows human settlement dating to around 8900 BC, with early ovens and tools discovered across the site. These findings indicate the region supported communities over extended periods, with people adapting to and using the landscape around them.

The rock carvings display patterns including symbols that suggest connections to the sky, showing how ancient residents understood their relationship with the cosmos. These designs remain visible today across the stone surfaces, telling a story about what mattered to those who lived here long ago.

The site is located in rolling desert terrain and can be explored on foot, though the ground is uneven and rocky. Visitors should know the weather is typically dry and sunny, so planning for a day visit requires some preparation.

Excavations have revealed plant remains from species that no longer grow in this region, indicating the climate and environment have changed dramatically over thousands of years. These botanical discoveries help researchers understand how different living conditions were for early people who made their homes here.