Alero Charcamata
Among landscapes of the Andean mountain range, explore a place that hides drawings dating back 9,000 years.
Did you know that an alero is a huge cave, worn away by water and wind along the years? Discover this in Argentine Patagonia. Wade the Pinturas river, skirt a ravine, and walk on natural trails until you reach Alero Charcamata. Here, you will not only find a gigantic cave with a mouth 80 meters wide, 40 meters high, and more than 20 meters deep; a trip back in time is also waiting for you here.
Inside the cave, you’ll see a world of cave art stamped on its walls: hands, pumas, guanacos, Darwin’s rheas, and geometric shapes drawn thousands of years ago by the communities that inhabited this land. Fill yourself with amazement watching this art exhibit, still preserved in its original state. Get close to the culture of the native peoples, and visit this place declared a National Historical Monument. Live this experience in the province of Santa Cruz.
Geographic location: Province of Santa Cruz, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: From the city of Perito Moreno, via Ruta Nacional 40.
Climate: Warm and cold.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes, suitable for very low temperatures.