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The Caritas of the Indian

The Caritas of the Indian, It is a beautiful place that you should not miss when you deeper into the adventure of domestic tourism in the southern region of the Dominican Republic. Located in the vicinity of the Lake Enriquillo, in the community of river Poster next to the municipality of La Descubierta. Belonging to the province independence, It is an ideal destination for travel to the historic past of the island and meet with these ancient indigenous figures found in the rocks of a hill just opposite the Lake Enriquillo.

This is one of the places that the fabulous trio or attraction in Lago Enriquillo National Park and Isla Cabritos. Passing by this place must take account of these historical figures. Can not be seen from afar,  the indicated or recommended is to go very attentive not to surpass this place. As stated above are located opposite the Lake Enriquillo. The road that leads to the Summit of this Hill is not so comfortable, but it is suitable for the rise. It is what could be thought of those who do not like to make a little effort to get to this point.

Once we got to the top of the hill we can marvel at the landscape. Which is made up of the imposing waters of Lago Enriquillo and vegetation type desert that makes up this. The caritas or the rocks where they are impregnated with shaped something very curious intestine which makes Marvel but said place.

The floor of the cave reportedly is quite slippery, so you must be careful when entering this. Only there once stabilized, you can see the different works of indigenous art.

Theory about its origin

The Caritas of the Indian as it says and it has been able to reach an explanation of these there, they were sculpted by the indigenous. But some argue that the waters in this area was able to reach the rocks. So then, as it was possible that they transported it so far to this place to do this. Yet is this as clear as they have arrived there. What we do know is that someone must have been responsible for this!!.

The caritas or petroglyphs were an important component in theculture Taina.

The Caritas of the Indians is a destination that you cannot miss, If you go to the South is a mandatory stop.

Experience of the team Dehovi:

Dominican Republic with its approximate 48,000.00 square kilometers of exotic charms every meter unveiled a dazzling destination. Where nature does its magic and the deep South is no exception to these charms. When you go to the vicinity of the Lake Enriquillo in the famous round Lake. You start to dazzle you with the desert landscape, You can not be ecstatic, because you can pass route.

Already in the community of river Poster, This destination you can take pending.  And arriving to the Let's we begin to connect with a natural landscape that changes drastically. Where the waters of the Lake you require to see a stunning view,  that looms majestic on the horizon.

Path that leads to the Hill of the Caritas. A commanding view.

The view from the Hill of the Caritas of the Indians, It is a privilege that you can not miss.

When you get to the destination, look at the hill that houses The Caritas of the Indian. At the time of taking the path that will take you to the top, ask yourself.  It is worthwhile to make the effort to climb to the top?. What if, You can reply voucher worth every effort that takes you to the top.

You've already arrived at the top and the view that imposing the landscape forces you to think and look at the wonders of nature in a different way. On the walls of the Hill you can find you with the petroglyphs What are the vestige of an ancient culture. It communicated their way of life through signs. These were of different sizes and shapes, giving contrast to what can be understood as a form of language. Another important fact is considered was an important place for the native. You must take care that the floor is slippery, but after short time you adapt to the surface.

How to get Las Caritas of the Indians:

You must go to the southern region of the Dominican Republic, the province independence, in the Poster of the River Community, next to La Descubierta. To get to Rio Poster must take the Avenida Juaquin Aybar ranging from Neiba River Poster.

When it comes to undertake this destination we recommend carrying:

Water.

Long sports trousers.

Closed-toe shoes or sandals.

Calipso water resistant.(Spas there is journey to the destination)

Repellent (can have mosquitoes).

Sunglasses.

Sunscreen.

Swimsuit.

Towel.

• If you feel lost road to Las Caritas of the Indians, We recommend that you navigate with the locals, They kindly indicate the road.