El Chorro de Maita

El Chorro de Maíta is a significant archaeological site located in Eastern Cuba, near Guardalavaca. This site, which spans from the late prehistoric to the early colonial periods, encompasses an Indigenous settlement and a well-preserved cemetery. The archaeological remains at the site date from approximately 1300 to the early 1550s CE. The settlement is notable for its continued Indigenous habitation even decades after the arrival of Christopher Columbus. This suggests a prolonged Indigenous presence despite European contact. The site provides valuable insights into the social and cultural dynamics of the Indigenous peoples during a transformative period in Caribbean history. Across from the archaeological site, a reconstructed village and a restaurant offer visitors a glimpse into the lives of these early inhabitants.