Las Caritas de los Indios
Taíno faces carved into a limestone terrace above Lake Enriquillo.
Updated 3 September 2026
On a limestone terrace above Lake Enriquillo, a series of small faces has been carved and pecked into the soft rock, round-eyed and open-mouthed, attributed to Taíno people and probably marking the site as significant. The terrace itself is an old shoreline of the lake, which sits below sea level and has risen and fallen dramatically in recent decades. The view from the ledge takes in the lake and the mountains beyond it.
What you'll find
- The carved faces - small round-eyed figures pecked into the soft limestone.
- The terrace - an old shoreline of the lake now well above the water.
- The lake view - Enriquillo and the mountains beyond from the ledge.
- The below-sea-level basin - the depression the lake sits in.
When to go
November to April is drier and cooler. Summer heat in this basin is severe. Morning light is better on the carvings.
Good to know
The carvings are small, weathered and easy to miss without someone pointing them out. Some have been damaged by graffiti. The site is hot with no shade.
Nearby
La Descubierta is nearby, and Laguna de Cabral is east.
What to pack for Las Caritas de los Indios
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