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Cueva de las Manos

Rio Pinturas canyon, Argentina
4.5 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Description: Cave of the Hands contains prehistoric paintings.
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Argentina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

The Canyon itself pays the visit and besides the cave is a World Heritage Site More

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Mendoza, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012
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After driving around a large area of Patagonia, I can see why this site was chosen by these early peoples as a place of rest and refuge. Located on a mountain next to a beautiful valley, it's easy to understand the attraction of this place. The paintings on the walls remain a vivid reminder of those who came before us.... More

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Buenos Aires
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2010

In Cueva de las Manos I felt the pressence of very ancient people, by the painting of their own hands. This is a misterious place. It's worth the hundreds of km of dirty roads to get there. More

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Milano
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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Frankfurt, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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Puerto Montt, Chile
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2011
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Mar del Plata, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2011
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