Cueva Santo Domingo

Caribbean Coast


A tough 4km hike from town, this cave is an old Sandinista stronghold with many petroglyphs left by the previous indigenous residents. It's not well signed, so it's a good idea to go with a guide, such as Helman Rene Luna.


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