La Cumaca draws attention to two distinct subjects: the petroglyphs of La Cumaquita and tours in the hills. The rock art includes nine named sites and one motif described in detail; a 2024 report also mentions sightseeing tours and climbing tours. The information moves from an overview of several sites to a specific example, offering two different ways to get to know La Cumaca.
Petroglyphs in La Cumaquita
An inventory conducted in 2011 recorded a total of 17 petroglyphs at nine sites in La Cumaquita in La Cumaca. The sites are called Piedra Las Caritas, El Corozo, Piedra de la Greca, El Altar de la Virgen, Piedra del Juego, Piedra de la Espiral, Piedra del Camino, Piedra de la Rana and Piedra de los Hombres. The nine sites give the total a clear structure: the overview covers several named locations, not just a single motif. This makes it possible to understand the collection as a whole before looking at an example such as El Corozo.
El Corozo is described as having five petroglyphs and 14 engraved visual representations. These figures refer to different levels: the 17 petroglyphs are part of the inventory of all nine sites, while the five petroglyphs and 14 representations are specific to El Corozo. This distinction makes it possible to tell the overall inventory from the detailed information. Among the representations, a clearly rendered, concentric circular motif with a linear extension and curved offshoots at the ends is highlighted. The description thus combines a count with a specific form. For those interested in rock art, this offers a different perspective from the overview of all the sites: the focus here is on the features of a single motif.
In 2025, La Cumaquita was marked by ongoing development and was in a state of neglect; the petroglyphs lacked sustained institutional protection. If you would like to visit the site, check the visiting arrangements before your trip.
Tours and Climbing in the Hills
A 2024 report names Yovani as a local guide and provider of sightseeing tours and climbing tours in the hills of La Cumaca. These are two distinct types of activity: a sightseeing tour is not the same as a climbing tour. So if you want to include the hills in your travel plans, first decide which type you are looking for. Before your trip, ask specifically about that activity and confirm its current availability.
The tours in the hills appeal to a different interest. Consider which subject you want to define your stay, and plan your trip accordingly.
For the broader travel overview: Carabobo.
