Cueva Clara, Boriken
According to Taino legend, on the island of Hispanola (Kiskeya/Haiti), in the Caonao region there is a mountain called Cauta that has two caves, Cacibajagua (Cave of the Jagua) and Amayaúna (without importance). The place of origin for the Taino people was Cacibajagua and everyone else came from the other cave.
Caves held special significance and were used in sacred ceremonies and rituals. Throughout the Caribbean are sacred caves with petroglyphs that provide evidence of their ritual use.
Kiskeya (Dominican Republic)
To enter a cave today and see the petroglyphs is a unique experience. There are no museum lights or explanations, just the darkness of the cave and its mystery.
Each petroglyph is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of the Taino. You can sense the spirit of our ancestors and their connection with the earth. Words cannot express the sensation of awe and profound wonder that you feel when you enter a cave that has special significance.
Cueva del Indo, Las Piedras, Boriken
We do not know of any complete listing of all the caves in the Caribbean, both privately-held and in public parks, at the current time. What follows is a starting off point for further investigation.
ANGUILLA, British West Indies https://www.carimar.com/anguilla/exploring-anguilla-natural-and-historic-landmarks/
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The Fountain Cavern, Shoal Bay
Big Spring Cave, Island Harbour
Big Spring Cave, Island Harbour
BAHAMAS
In the Bahamian archipelago there are over 40 cave sites and 4 submerged cave burials. Of note are the Lucayan Caverns located in the Grand Bahama Island. https://www.bahamas.com/things-do/caves
In the Bahamian archipelago there are over 40 cave sites and 4 submerged cave burials. Of note are the Lucayan Caverns located in the Grand Bahama Island. https://www.bahamas.com/things-do/caves
Cueva del Indio, Vinales https://d-cuba.com/cueva-del-indio
Also go to http://rupestreweb.tripod.com/maciques.html
CURAÇAO
Hato Caves https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hato_Caves
Christoffer National Park
Hato Caves https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hato_Caves
Christoffer National Park
KISKEYA (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC) – List compiled by Prof. Dato Pagán Perdomo, 1977)
Anamuya, Higüey
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Anamuyita, Higüey
Barreras, Azua
Berna, Higüey
Borda, Boca Chica
Cabo Samaná, Samaná
Chacuey, Dajabón
Cueva de las Manos, Sierra Bahoruco
Cueva de Las Maravillas, San Pedro de Macorís (https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cuevas-de-las-maravillas-cave-of-wonders)
Cueva de Panchito Parque Nacional del Este
Cueva del Puente, Parque Nacional del Este
Cueva Los Patos, Barahona
Cuevas de Cabrera, Nagua
Cuevas del Pomier, San Cristóbal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomier_Caves
Cuevita, Higüey
El Caimito, San Pedro de Macorís
El Jagual, Boca del Soco
El Quemado, San Pedro de Macorís
El Rubio, San Pedro de Macorís
El Salado,Higüey
Galeras, Samaná
Guácara del Comedero ,Cordillera Central
Hoyo de Sanabe, Cotuí
José María, Parque Nacional del Este
La Rusilla, Santiago
Laguna de Oviedo, Pedernales
Las Caritas ,Pedernales
Liborio, Higüey
Los Haitíses, Samaná
Los Molinas, Higüey
Los Negros Higüey
Los Paredones, Boca Chica
Los Tres Ojos, Santo Domingo
Nisibón, Higüey
Palma Cana, La Vega
Paredoncito, Santo Domingo
Piedra los Indios, Fantino
Puerto de los Pichirilos, Pedernales
Punta Espada, Higüey
Santa Ana,Santo Domingo
Universitaria, Boca Chica
Ventana, Santo Domingo
Vieja Rufina, Higüey
More info at http://www.centrelink.org/TainoCavePhotos.html
JAMAICA http://www.jamaicancaves.org/jamaica-cave-register.htm (a more complete list but doesn't show which ones have petroglyphs)
Twin Sisters Cave, St. Catherine (below sea level)
BORIKEN (PUERTO RICO) (many caves are on privately held land)
Cueva del Indio, Arecibo
Cueva del Indio, Las Piedra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cueva_del_Indio
Cueva las Cabachuelas, Morovis) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuevas_Las_Cabachuelas
Cueva Lucero, Juana Diaz https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cueva_Lucero
Cueva Ventana, Utuado (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cueva_Ventana)
Mona Island (https://www.newsweek.com/puerto-rico-mona-island-cave-art-early-humans-civilization-696239)
TRINIDAD
Caurita drawings in the Maracas Valley https://ttao.ca/news--bits/the-caurita-stone
Gasparee Caves http://nationaltrust.tt/location/gasparee-caves/
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