Cueva de Ambrosio
A limestone cave on the Hicacos Peninsula with more than 70 pre-Columbian Indigenous rock paintings on its walls, making it an important rock art site in Cuba.
Cueva de Ambrosio is in the eastern part of the Hicacos Peninsula, near the Varahicacos reserve. It was discovered in 1961. The cave is about 300 meters long, and more than 70 red and black concentric circles and geometric rock paintings cover its walls. They are thought to have been made by pre-Columbian Indigenous peoples and may be linked to astronomy and the calendar. During the colonial era, the cave also sheltered runaway slaves. Admission costs a few dollars. A guide with a flashlight gives a tour of about 30 minutes. It can be combined with a visit to the reserve. Note: there are bats inside, so keep quiet. Do not touch the rock paintings.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
- Delfinario de Varadero
- Mansión Xanadú (Dupont Mansion)
- Museo Municipal de Varadero
- Parque Josone
- Varadero Beach
- Cárdenas
- Cayo Blanco