The Guácaras Taíno Caves, in Cotuí, are a series of ancient caverns located in the region of Sánchez Ramírez that stand out because of their historic and archaeological importance1. These caverns’ attractive lies in the beauty and historic importance of the petroglyphs that are on their interior walls. Some of the most appreciated “guácaras” are: Comedero (Trough) Guácara, Sanabe’s Hole and Lake’s Guácara.
• Comedero Guácara (Trough Cave): This cavern has labyrinthine alleys shaped as crosses, which experts think that are related to the wet season of the Taíno calendar1.
• Sanabe’s Hole: This cavern is believed to be a sacrifice place for youngsters between 12 and 14 years old, since human remains ranging between these ages have been found there.
• Lake’s Guácara, also known as Swallows’ Cave, is a nice cavern located in the lake of the Hatillo dam, and to go there, it is compulsory to travel by boat or canoe. There are ancient engravings on its interior walls.
These caves are some of the most important caverns in the Dominican Republic They are indeed a treasure trove of history and culture.
