Caño Gallardo

Our day kicked off with a delicious breakfast prepared by our guides, fueling us for the day's adventure. Next up: the exploration of Cueva María de la Cruz!

Before delving into the cave, the kids warmed up with a game of Zap. This circle game, full of quick reflexes, memory, and laughter, was not just entertainment but a clever way to forge new friendships and learn names among the 7th and 8th graders with every shout of “zap.” The laughter set a joyful tone for the day. 😄👫

Nestled next to a youth center, Cueva María de la Cruz revealed itself as a majestic natural wonder. Inside, the presence of bees nests high on the ceiling added to the cave's intrigue, though they kept their distance from our group. 🐝🏞️

Situated in one of the island’s earliest-settled areas, Cueva María de la Cruz is more than just a natural landmark; it’s a historical treasure. We learned from Laura, our local expert, that it holds archeological wonders from as far back as 4000 BC and as recent as 100 AD. The evidence discovered here confirms it as a location of some of Puerto Rico’s first inhabitants.

Our adventure in Cueva María de la Cruz was a fun start to the day, filled with learning and laughter.

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