Cave of the Holy Spirit
Rock shelter in Corinto with rock paintings approximately 10,000 years old.
About Cave of the Holy Spirit
Rock shelter in the district of Corinto, Morazán, which houses the most important collection of rock art in El Salvador. Its walls preserve pictographs made with plant and mineral pigments, and petroglyphs carved by incision: hands, human figures with what appear to be headdresses, birds, and concentric circles, in red, yellow, and green. The oldest evidence dates back to around 10,000 years before Christ.
Details
Hours
Open 24 hours
Best time to visit
All year round, during daylight hours.
Highlight
Paintings of 10,000 Years
Brief History
The cave was declared a National Monument in 1976, and the surrounding area is protected by the State. In the Lenca language, it is known as Ti Ketau Antawinikil, the cave of the human being. Next to it is the Bull Cave, part of the same rock shelter. In 1996, archaeologist Elisenda Coladan documented a portion of the paintings, and in 2011, a research, mapping, and conservation project was carried out at the site. The Ministry of Culture has promoted the idea of turning it into the first archaeological park in the eastern region of the country.
Location & Map
Visit Tips
The paintings are up to 10,000 years old: do not touch the walls, the pigment is fragile.
Next to it is the Cueva del Toro, part of the same rock art complex.
It is located in Corinto, south of the Ruta de la Paz: it is advisable to include it in the Morazán circuit.
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