Trou de Madame Coco, Natural cave formation in Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe, France.
The Trou de Madame Coco consists of a large underground cavity carved into the cliffside by the Atlantic Ocean, creating natural formations along the coastline.
The site received its name from a local tale about a woman named Man Coco who made an agreement with the devil to become wealthier than her competitor.
Local residents maintain the traditions of storytelling about the cave, which incorporates elements of Caribbean folklore and supernatural beliefs into their heritage.
Visitors can locate the cave at coordinates 16.4937 latitude and -61.4356 longitude, near the Porte d'Enfer area of northern Grande-Terre island.
According to regional stories, people report hearing the sound of cutlery at noon near the cave, connecting to the legends of Man Coco's fate.
GPS coordinates: 16.49370,-61.43560
Latest update: May 24, 2025 17:28
Guadeloupe has many surprises beyond its main beaches and usual tourist sites. The archipelago hosts places where nature and history come together: waterfalls hidden in the rainforest such as Acomat in Pointe-Noire, spectacular geological formations like the Gullet Grand Gouffre in Marie-Galante where sea jets reach over ten meters high, or beaches with distinct features like Anse du Souffleur in Port-Louis with its calm, shallow waters, or Cluny Beach in Sainte-Rose lined with dark volcanic rocks. These lesser-known sites also tell the story of the archipelago. The Slave Trails in Petit-Canal, carved into stone in 1830, bear witness to the island’s painful past. Fort Fleur d'Épée in Gosier, built in the 18th century, offers views over the bay and preserves its old artillery pieces. The Historic Coffee Plantation in Vieux-Habitants showcases the stages of colonial coffee production with its historic water mill. On the natural side, Petite Terre Nature Reserve near La Désirade protects two islands where sea turtles and dozens of fish species live among coral reefs. These sites encourage discovering a different side of Guadeloupe, away from the typical routes.
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