Nuevo Tolima

Pinturas Rupestres Nuevo Tolima

Useful Information

Location:	Nuevo Tolima, San José Del Guaviare, Guaviare. From San José Del Guaviare Highway 75 south, after 2.4 km turn right, "Los Tuneles" signposted. Follow the road for 20 km. Trail on the right 2 km (30 minutes) walk to the caves. (2.462356, -72.753196)
Open:	no restrictions. [2021]
Fee:	free. [2021]
Classification:	Karst Cave
Light:	bring torch
Dimension:
Guided tours:	self guided
Photography:	allowed
Accessibility:	no
Bibliography:
Address:	Pinturas Rupestres Nuevo Tolima, San José Del Guaviare, Guaviare.
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History

Description

Nuevo Tolima is one of two sites with prehistoric paintings in the area. While this site is closer to San José Del Guaviare it is also less spectacular. Nevertheless, it is worth a visit. The paintings are located at the overhanging cliff faces of an escarpment.