Comments on: Meet the Original Puerto Ricans at Caguana

By: Wally

Wally — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:49:41 +0000

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By: Gwenn

Gwenn — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:48:57 +0000

Yes, genome studies have shown Puerto Ricans have Taino ancestors, so there was mixing of the Tainos with the Spaniards. So some Taino influences still exist in the present, but the Taino culture as the original peoples knew it is gone.

By: Domingo Hernandez

Domingo Hernandez — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:00:21 +0000

It’s hard to believe that an article written in 2012 would say the Taino are gone. It is estimated that the average Puerto Rican is at least 15 % Taino. There are those who have tested in the 30 to 39%. Taino descendants still go to this place to pray and meditate. It would have been nice if the author had included the Taino elements still present in our Puerto Rican culture.

By: Michelle Hagerthy

Michelle Hagerthy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:20:25 +0000

We just visited this amazing park. Grounds are well kept, the people who work there really enjoy their job! Learned a lot and was even asked questions about my heritage. The person who took our money at the museum looked at me and asked if he could ask me a question, I said yes and he asked if I was Puerto Rican, I answered yes that both my parents were born here, my dad from Bayamon and my mom from Ponce. I myself was born in Queens, NY. He looked at me and said you have Taino in you, you have such strong facial features of the Taino Indians, your eye shape, high cheek bones and face. I felt so proud to be told that!
The others who worked in the gift shop were very helpful and informative, they spoke to my daughter about the culture and gave us information on it. Very nice place to visit and learn about the Tainos.

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:49:02 +0000

I visited this park in 2006, and enjoyed the experience. The grounds were pretty, groomed, and well maintained. I definitely got the impression that the people in charge take pride in the place, and give it the TLC that it deserves. I remember the guide was especially pleasant, helpful, and knowledgeable. I don’t remember his name, but I wouldn’t doubt it if he was the same Michael Guzman that you experienced. The only drawback for my visit was that the grounds were muddy from recent rain, so we had to have a good sneaker cleaning session before we headed back into into the car. Overall I would recommend it, and I would say that it’s a good addition to a trip to Lago Dos Bocas.