Cueva de Ambrosio, Varadero
Visit the Cueva de Ambrosio near Varadero, Cuba, and discover the cave paintings inside
Cueva de Ambrosio, Varadero
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The Cueva de Ambrosio (Cave of Ambrosio) is a place of incalculable archaeological value because it contains numerous examples of cave art. They are located on the south coast of the Cuban peninsula of Hicacos, inside the Reserva Ecológica de Varahicacos (Varahicacos Ecological Reserve) and near the city of Varadero.
Cueva de Ambrosio
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This cave, formed by five galleries, was discovered by two doctors in 1961. It is estimated that they were formed 2 million years ago. They found one of the most important archaeological findings in the Caribbean, evidence of the presence of both indigenous people and slaves in the cave. It is even thought that the cave may have served as a refuge for pirates.
The cave art remains found to consist of almost 72 pre-Columbian drawings similar to those found in other caves on the island. Most of them are geometrical figures painted in black and red colours, which present an enigma for researchers. Some of the theories affirm their African origin and others think that the circular forms are a kind of calendar, but what is certain is that they are part of a mystery as well as a magical landscape.
More Information:
Location:
Autopista (Highway) Sur, Varadero.
Opening hours:
From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Ticket price:
5 CUC.
Telephone:
(+53) 45 66 8018.
Interactive map:
Varadero
What to see:
- Parque Josone
- Mansión Xanadú
- Delfinario de Varadero
- Reserva Ecológica Varahicacos
- Cueva de Ambrosio
- Cueva de los Musulmanes
- Iglesia de Santa Elvira
- Parque Central y Parque de las 8 000 taquillas
- Cayo Blanco
Beaches:
Museums :
Matanzas
What to see:
- Teatro Sauto
- Plaza de la Vigía
- Catedral de Matanzas
- Barrio de Versalles
- Castillo de San Severino
- Puente Calixto García
- Puente de la Concordia
- Estadio Palmar de Junco
- Parque de la Libertad
- Parque de Bomberos
- Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol
- Ermita de Monserrate
- Cuevas de Bellamar
- Cuevas de Saturno
- Río Canímar
- Bahía de Cochinos
- San Miguel de los Baños
Beaches:
Museums:
Península de Zapata
What to See:
- Boca de Guamá
- Laguna del Tesoro
- Criadero de Cocodrilos de Guamá
- Gran Parque Natural Montemar
- Cueva de los peces
- Bahía de Cochinos
Beaches:
Museums :
Other nearby destinations:
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