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Scattered all over Ometepe are stones carved into figures or carved with pictures. These petroglyphs were made by the Chorotega people long ago. |
There are thousands of petroglyphs all over the island, more are discovered daily. |
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Some have been gathered in Altagracia in the garden in front of the church. There is also a museum in Altagracia with others, but most are found in the middle of peoples fields or at local watering holes. |
One of the stone figures in Altagracia. |
A figure near Porvenir. |
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Many are carved with figures of animals (especially monkeys) and spirals. |
A spiral motif. |
Another figure at Porvenir |
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Other than Altagracia, the 2 easiest places to see petroglyphs are in Porvenir and at the Finca Magdalena.
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