Parc Archéologique des Roches Gravées

Parc Archéologique des Roches Gravées is an archaeological site on the Caribbean coast containing about 22 rocks with more than 200 petroglyphs carved into volcanic stone. The entire area is organized as a walk-through garden where you move from one rock formation to the next.

The Arawak people carved these petroglyphs between the 4th and 8th centuries, hundreds of years before Europeans arrived on the island. The site gained protected status in 1974 and welcomed its first visitors the following year.

The rock carvings show faces and figures that reveal how the Arawak people understood the spiritual world and their place in it. Walking among them, you sense the importance these ancestors placed on marking sacred beliefs in stone.

Visit early in the morning or on overcast days to avoid bright sun glare that can make it hard to see the carved details. Wear sturdy shoes because the ground is uneven and the rocks can be slippery when humid.

The site includes a botanical garden with plants native to the Caribbean islands, including cotton shrubs, heliconias, and palm species. This living landscape frames the historic rocks and connects the ancient heritage with the natural surroundings.

Location: Guadeloupe

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 09:00-16:00

GPS coordinates: 15.96966,-61.64172

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:03