La Piedra Pintada
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AndrewClareFred
Lyng, UK159 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
On the way to start the walk to the Sleeping Indian Girl... Just a couple of rocks with some quite interesting carvings on them. Lots of local children lurking around to "help" you understand what they are there for etc...
Written June 7, 2018
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puk1936
Brussels, Belgium183 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
We were interested in hiking this trail up to the beautiful waterfalls because of the Petroglyphs on a huge boulder that Indians had carved on 500 or so years ago. The Piedra Pintada means "Painted stone and is located at the entrance to the hike. At first you are led up a stone path along long tables of colorful wares that the locals are selling. Once in on the trail leading up to the waterfalls, it turns to a dirt path with many boulders strewn about making it more difficult to climb but definitely fun. There are many young people around to tell you about the petroglyphs if you want to know more about it for a fee, of course. We hiked up ourselves to the first waterfall. It was quite steep and we came across a few other people coming and going. It was a bit too touristy for my taste but if you go early in the day, you can avoid some of it and avoid the heat.
Written January 1, 2016
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travlindream
San Carlos, Mexico226 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
For almost 2 years, we have not taken the time to visit this attraction because some people told us it was just a joke, not that great, etc., etc. Just recently, some other friends told us what a lovely place it is, so we decided to go ahead and check it out. We headed over there late one morning, and were pleasantly surprised by all of it. From the locals vendors selling their wares before even getting to the entrance, to the lovely walk through the area. La Pintada is not just about the hieroglyphics, while they are fascinating to see..maybe for some more than others. It is a lovely sort of park, for lack of a better word. There is a paved sidewalk heading up the hill (not terribly steep), winding through trees with a small river running along side of it. The songs of birds fill the air. After crossing a bridge over the river, you'll see the painted rocks. The markings were carved into a giant stone and they are painted periodically, so that they are easier to see. There are young kids who will tell you the story...in Spanish...if you want to hear it, for a small fee.
As you keep going the path changes from sidewalk to dirt and rocks, and is a bit more of a climb, but not bad. We continued on for about the same distance ready walked until we reached a beautiful waterfall. We climbed on to the rocks and sat, and listened. The young local girl with us told us you can sometimes see monkeys, toucans and of course, the blue morpho butterfly in that area.....if you're lucky. We did see the butterflies. She also dug a baby crab out from under the rocks, and as we sat, a mother and her girls came to eat some lunch and go for a swim.
We understand that there are 2 more waterfalls up higher....which we didn't attempt as we only had sandals on. But what we did see, was beautiful, tranquil and lovely. Would we go back? You bet!
As you keep going the path changes from sidewalk to dirt and rocks, and is a bit more of a climb, but not bad. We continued on for about the same distance ready walked until we reached a beautiful waterfall. We climbed on to the rocks and sat, and listened. The young local girl with us told us you can sometimes see monkeys, toucans and of course, the blue morpho butterfly in that area.....if you're lucky. We did see the butterflies. She also dug a baby crab out from under the rocks, and as we sat, a mother and her girls came to eat some lunch and go for a swim.
We understand that there are 2 more waterfalls up higher....which we didn't attempt as we only had sandals on. But what we did see, was beautiful, tranquil and lovely. Would we go back? You bet!
Written June 9, 2015
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Usuario7713
Navalcarnero, Spain112 contributions
The petrogryps were of the worst I have seen, and the hike is paved... Saw some rubish along the way.. So why paying 2,5usd then? It gets steepy after the piedra pintada so wear comf shoes
Written March 30, 2014
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LindainLA4now
Los Angeles, CA19 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
I laught when I saw someone call this a tourist trap,it was $2.25 to get in and we passed a house that had a cardboard sigh in Spanish that said they sold gatorade and water!
It was an awesome hike throught the forest following a small river(it is the dry season) with waterfalls.the petroglyphs were great,if you want to do the whole hike it takes 3 and a half hrs.We passed locals that live up in the mountain on their way to school and shops travelling the trail.Stopping to watch tadpoles in the small still pools was cool,and watching the butterflies flitting through the trees was lovely.The hike after the petroglyphs is a workout so be in decent shape and bring water...or buy it at tourist trap house/shack LOL
It was an awesome hike throught the forest following a small river(it is the dry season) with waterfalls.the petroglyphs were great,if you want to do the whole hike it takes 3 and a half hrs.We passed locals that live up in the mountain on their way to school and shops travelling the trail.Stopping to watch tadpoles in the small still pools was cool,and watching the butterflies flitting through the trees was lovely.The hike after the petroglyphs is a workout so be in decent shape and bring water...or buy it at tourist trap house/shack LOL
Written March 13, 2014
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Shelly D
Toronto, Ontario, Canada15 contributions
Mar 2012 • Couples
There's a kid there (not sure if there are more than one) and his self-appointed job is to translate the pictographs for you. In Spanish. Our Spanish is next to non-existent but we still loved this little dude! He tells you about the mountains and waterfalls and a bunch of other stuff we didn't follow but he is so entertaining and works so hard to impress you that it is worth the quarter he expects at the end of his history lesson to you. We gave him a dollar. Note: learn how to say "We already paid your friend" in Spanish as this will come in handy when kids try to get you to pay them a quarter for watching your car when you get back, even though you already paid other kids to watch your car when you parked.
Written March 27, 2012
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lolinstar
San Juan, Puerto Rico300 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
A small walk of 5 minutes will take you to this Written Stone. Beautiful place for a nice photo. Will have to learn on your own.... very easy to get there. Enjoy
Written August 18, 2016
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dsg_panama
Panama City, Panama36 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
It is a great activity since it doesn't end with the Stones because you can go up and see different small waterfalls, small places to take a quick dive, it is a light hiking trip of about 1 hour and it is great. Lots of places to take pics, and to refresh yourself in the small waterfalls.
Written January 18, 2016
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Julia P
Panama City, Panama13 contributions
Dec 2012 • Family
Fascinating and up close petroglyphs. Somewhat of a lengthy walk, but well worth the time. Geourgious scenery.
Written July 24, 2013
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Julie H
Omemee, Canada365 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
The petroglyphs were cool, but there is no history provided to explain where they came from. There are stalls along the path to get to the rock. It is definitely a tourist trap.
Written July 10, 2013
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Efrain B
Panama City, Panama
Hola Alice, como recomiendas ubicar un Guia honesto? Tengo pensado ir la semana que viene a subir la india dormida pero he escuchado que puede ser peligroso y roban aveces.
Gracias!
Written November 27, 2019
Hola, te recomiendo preguntar por guías en el mismo de centro de atención en la entrada del sendero de la piedra pintada ellos son los más recomendados para guiarte o conseguir a alguien que te pueda brindar un buen servicio local pues son quienes conocen el área
Written November 30, 2019
Hi, can anyone give me directions of how to get here from El Valle town centre? I cannot find it on google maps.
Written September 29, 2018
It is at the bottom of the path leading up to the Sleeping Indian (La India Dormida) which is signposted (although a little badly) from the centre of town. Once you find the Capilla Santa Cruz then the entry to the path is next to that...
Written October 5, 2018
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