Cueva de San Borjitas
Mexico · Americas
One of the oldest and most imposing 'Great Murals' sites in Baja California, featuring bi-colored giant figures.
Age
~7,500 yrs
Period
Archaic
Setting
Rock shelter
Art form
Paintings
Discovered
1950
Status
Open (Guided Access)
Tucked into the rugged Sierra de Guadalupe in Baja California Sur, this expansive rock shelter boasts nearly 80 larger-than-life human figures pierced by arrows, painted in striking red and black pigments. Radiocarbon dating suggests some of these commanding figures may be up to 7,500 years old, making them some of the oldest rock art in North America.
Notable Features
- ◦ Monolithic red and black human figures
- ◦ Among the oldest dated art in the Americas
- ◦ Figures seemingly pierced by arrows
Depicted Subjects
Giant Human FiguresArrows/SpearsAnimals
Plan a Visit
AccessThis cave can be visited.
BookingAdvance booking required — places are limited
Sources & Further Reading
Hours & prices change — always confirm on the official site before travelling.
Photographs via Wikimedia Commons — image credits. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.