Fountain Cavern National Park

The Taino Indians utilized the cave "Fountain Cavern National Park," located north-east of the island, as a sanctuary. It is also one of the most beautiful historical sites in Anguilla (UK). They left petroglyphs and a stalagmite carved with the figure of the Indian god "Jocahu." This cave, with its two freshwater bathing pools, is both natural and culturally significant.

The Fountain Cavern is the most famous attraction of Anguilla, nevertheless it was not accessible to the public for many years. The famous cave with its archaeological remains was closed to protect it, but a conservation project, which included the development of the Fountain Cavern as the island's premier tourist attraction, was started in the 1980s. The project was set out by the Anguilla Government, and the British Government had taken steps to have the cave nominated as a World Heritage site. Unfortunately the cave never made WHL status, it is not even on the tentative list.

Discover Anguilla and Rendezvous Bay in the south-west of the island, about 20 minutes by boat or 7 minutes by air from St Martin, where a typical resort, Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, nestles. The hotel's setting is postcard-worthy: set in a lush tropical garden with aromatic flowers and trees, the white villas extend down one of the world's most magnificent beaches...

Location: Shoal Bay, 2640, Anguilla