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Cueva de las Manos

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Cueva de las Manos

Argentina
Best timeSep–Apr
Set inArgentina
In season~64°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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25–72°F
CurrencyARS
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-03:00
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Map showing the location of Cueva de las Manos
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Nov–Feb. Go in Mar, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 60%
WarmestJan · 72°F
WettestApr
Best windowSep–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Cueva de las Manos is a cave and complex of rock art sites in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, 163 km (101 mi) south of the town of Perito Moreno. It is named for the hundreds of paintings of hands stenciled, in multiple collages, on the rock walls. The art was created in several waves between 7,300 BC and AD 700, during the Archaic period of pre-Columbian South America.

Best time to visit

Aim for Sep–Apr, the 8 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Marble Caves & Carretera Austral
98 mi away
Marble Caves
99 mi away
Fitz Roy & Laguna de los Tres
183 mi away
Perito Moreno Glacier
257 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cueva de las Manos?

The best time to visit Cueva de las Manos is September–April, in Argentina.

Where is Cueva de las Manos?

Cueva de las Manos is in Argentina.

What is Cueva de las Manos known for?

Cueva de las Manos is a cave and complex of rock art sites in the province of Santa Cruz, Argentina, 163 km (101 mi) south of the town of Perito Moreno. It is named for the hundreds of paintings of hands stenciled, in multiple collages, on the rock walls. The art was created in several waves between 7,300 BC and AD 700, during the Archaic period of pre-Columbian South America.

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