Palma Sola Petro Glyphs & Panoramic Views

Visit ancient stone carvings at Palma Sola, an archeological site within the Veladero National Park at a height of 1,000 feet above sea level, overlooking the beautiful Acapulco Bay. Stone steps lead you up the mountainside to view the over 2,000-year-old petro glyphs left by the Yope Indians, the area’s first inhabitants.

Note: Participants must be at least 12 years of age. No heels or flip flops. Very physical, steep, stair-climbing involved (400 steps). Not for guests with knee problems, breathing difficulties, heart ailments, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, or who are pregnant.

This is a half day excursion.

Located deep in a forest high above Acapulco, the Palma Sola Archaeological Site is one of 12 known petro glyphs sites in the Acapulco area. Palma Sola is the most accessible and contains 18 petro glyphs dating from 200 BC to AD 600. Little is known about the people who created the drawings, which range from simple stick figures to elaborate scenes of ancient life in Acapulco.

A steep, sturdy trail winds 400m uphill past the petro glyphs, all marked by Spanish and English signs, and ending at a rewarding view of Acapulco Bay. Bring good hiking shoes and water.

A pathway to Acapulco’s ancient past featuring petro glyphs drawn 2000 years ago by the region’s earliest inhabitants, the Yopes, the Palma Sola Archaeological Site has the added bonus of providing gorgeous views of Acapulco Bay.

Nature lovers will relish the opportunity to wander the paths through the forest setting, while anyone curious about ancient civilizations will find the mysterious images left by the Yopes, who lived in the area from 600 BC to 200 AD, fascinating.

The petro glyphs are scattered over a mountainside, linked by a path with stone steps. At the top of the mountain lies a cave the Yopes used for ceremonies. BY JOHN MITCHELL/THE HERALD MEXICO. El Universal May 20th, 2007.

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