Parque Ceremonial Indígena de Caguana
A Taíno site in Utuado, in the mountainous center, with ceremonial plazas called bateyes framed by carved monoliths. It is the most important complex of its kind on the island and is run by the Puerto Rican Institute of Culture. The visit is quiet and short, and pairs well with the cave and karst country nearby.
Example
The monoliths with carved faces framing the plazas are original and stand where they were placed.
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Related terms
History
Taíno
The Indigenous people who inhabited Puerto Rico, which they called Borikén, when the Spanish arrived in 1493. Their...
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Petroglifo
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Cemí
A sacred Taíno object, usually of stone or wood and often triangular, representing a deity or an ancestral spirit. It...
Nature
Región cárstica
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit take?
About an hour. It is a short flat walk with interpretive panels and a small museum.
Can I get there without a car?
Hard. It sits in the Utuado mountains with no convenient public transport, so nearly everyone drives or joins a tour.
