Fountain Cavern
The Fountain, Shoal Bay area, Anguilla
Fountain Cavern is Anguilla’s most important archaeological site and the island’s strongest link to its pre-colonial past. The cave is valued for its Amerindian ceremonial significance, including petroglyphs and sacred carvings that make it one of the most meaningful heritage places in the eastern Caribbean rather than merely a local curiosity. It ranks high because its cultural weight is exceptional, even if it is not as effortless to visit as a beach. This is a site best approached with planning and realistic expectations about access arrangements. Travellers who want their Anguilla trip to include more than sea and sand will find that Fountain Cavern adds rare historical depth and a sense of the island’s much older story.