Cave of Maltravieso
A neighborhood park in the city of Cáceres hides what some believe are revolutionary examples of Neanderthal cave art.

The Cave of Maltravieso in Cáceres, Spain, discovered in 1951, features significant Middle Paleolithic cave art. It is known for 71 hand stencils, some dated to 64,000 years ago, suggesting Neanderthal authorship. An interpretation center is located nearby.

Why Go

🎨 See revolutionary Neanderthal cave art
🌍 Explore one of the world's oldest cave art sites
💡 Learn through models, audiovisuals, and a replica at the interpretation center

Why Avoid

🚫 Limited access to the actual cave, requires advance booking

Hours

🕒 Interpretation Centre: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-15:00, Sundays 10:00-15:00. Closed Mondays and holidays (Jan 1, 6; Dec 24, 25, 31).

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