This archaeological site is named after the rock formation that name on which it is located.
This site is the largest in size and if it can be called by the same cave, formerly belonged administratively to set Huápoca. Also it belongs to the settlements known as "cliff houses" built by migrant populations from north to south belonging to the Mogollon culture and had trade relations as well as being related also Paquimé. 1200-1521 dne main chronological location.
MexicGo Archaeological site in Chihuahua, Mexico by Location: Cueva Grande
| Cueva Grande | Cuarenta Casas | Paquime | Huapoca | Cueva la Olla |
Cueva Grande, Mexico
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Must Know
Services available locally: Visitor center, restrooms and guided tours.
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hours.
Contact: Chihuahua INAH Center 01 (614) 4 10 39 48 and April 10 87 33.
Recommendations: if you are going to make the trip is recommended to adequately hydrated with appropriate clothing and shoes for the descent and ascent on mountain trails (sleeve preferably long and / or sweatshirt, pants and / or pants, boots and / or sneakers for hiking preferably with ankle support), the schedule for the tour to the archaeological structures of the cave window is from 09:00 am. At 15:00 PM., As the estimated travel time is about 2 hours total with a total of 3.6 Km., Should be prone to high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, high blood pressure or low, with pregnancy or with children in their arms or not in good physical condition it is recommended not realize it, so you may enjoy the spaces for rest.
It is forbidden to light fires within the perimeter of the archaeological zone, run on trails, littering and introduce alcoholic beverages, touch or enter the archaeological structures.
Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hours.
Contact: Chihuahua INAH Center 01 (614) 4 10 39 48 and April 10 87 33.
Recommendations: if you are going to make the trip is recommended to adequately hydrated with appropriate clothing and shoes for the descent and ascent on mountain trails (sleeve preferably long and / or sweatshirt, pants and / or pants, boots and / or sneakers for hiking preferably with ankle support), the schedule for the tour to the archaeological structures of the cave window is from 09:00 am. At 15:00 PM., As the estimated travel time is about 2 hours total with a total of 3.6 Km., Should be prone to high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, high blood pressure or low, with pregnancy or with children in their arms or not in good physical condition it is recommended not realize it, so you may enjoy the spaces for rest.
It is forbidden to light fires within the perimeter of the archaeological zone, run on trails, littering and introduce alcoholic beverages, touch or enter the archaeological structures.
Get There
To get to the site from Ciudad Madera should take a path that goes due west, down the street Independence, as the site is located approximately 40km of the town, in that direction. At the end of the access gap must take the first path on the right, after crossing the bridge over the River Papigochi or Sirupa. When a small table is reached, cross the creek walk to start the climb to find the entrance to the deep cave, inside which are the archaeological structures. There is a small waterfall at the top of the entrance which can be seen at its best during the rainy season.There is no public transportation that allows the transfer of visitors to the archaeological site, which must move under its own power.
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