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Your perfect 3-days travel itinerary in the Dordogne Valley

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The Dordogne is the quintessential French destination offering the perfect blend of culture, nature, typical stone villages, busy farmers markets, plenty of good food and wine ....basically a dream coming through. It is also the area where the ancient Cro-Magnon men left their traces many centuries ago creating the most peculiar examples of rock art in the world. With such a rich heritage, and so many things to do and see, it may be difficult to organise your visit and fit everything in, so we decided to put together a few suggested itineraries to give you some ideas and inspiration depending on the time you have available. This is our recommendations for a 3 days itinerary. 3 DAYS IN THE DORDOGNE (we have to admit that it's not much but you can still have a taste of this beautiful region). Day One No doubt that your first day in the Dordogne should start with the exploration of the medieval city centre of Sarlat . Possibly choose to do it on a Wednesday ...

Cueva del Raton

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The Cueva del Raton is the most accessible painted cave among those located in the scenic Sierra de San Francisco , in Baja California Sur. Actually it is more a natural shelter under the cliff than a real cave and, due to its size, it was used as a refuge by groups of prehistoric hunters that decorated the walls with rock paintings. The drawings, Unesco World Heritage Site since 1993 , depict brightly painted  human figures and animals as well as other abstract elements and are in excellent state of conservation thanks to their isolated location. HOW TO VISIT THE CUEVA DEL RATON In order to visit the cave, the best option is to stay 2 nights in San Ignacio , a small and relaxed town, 1 hour and half drive north of Mulegé , with a beautiful Jesuit mission dating back 1728 . If you don't have a car, you may consider an organised tour: there are a couple of tour operators in the central square that can sort everything out for you (transfer, guide and tickets). Prices should...