Las Caritas de los Indios
Las Caritas
Smiling Taíno rock carvings on the north shore of Lake Enriquillo. A short climb up the slope offers a view over the whole lake.
The 'Little Indian Faces' lie beside the road on the north shore of Lake Enriquillo, near Postrer Río. A steep stone staircase leads up for about 5 minutes to a shallow cave wall, where dozens of round faces carved by the Taíno people appear with varied expressions. They are thought to be linked to ritual practices. The cave mouth offers a view over Lake Enriquillo and the mountains across the water. Entry is free and there are no facilities. The path is loose gravel, so wear non-slip shoes. It is usually visited on a loop around the lake.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lake Enriquillo & Isla Cabritos
- Hoyo de Pelempito
- Laguna Cabral (Laguna del Rincón)
- Polo Magnético
- Cabo Rojo
- Larimar Mines (Los Chupaderos)
- Barahona Malecón & Parque Central
- Bahía de las Águilas