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Ruins here have not been extensively studied but cover more than 700 years of history.

In the pre-Hispanic era, the island was considered sacred and sanctuary on which to perform religious rites.

Human sacrifice was frequently performed and the remains buried here.

There was a small altar here but it has not been found.

The Spanish built a hospital here, but all that is left of this is part of one wall.

Later, a storage faculty to store gunpowder was built, as well as an obelisk during the French Intervention, but these have crumbled as well.

Only a small lighthouse currently exists.

About 800 archeological pieces have been partially excavated on the island but cannot be exhibited because the humidity and weather would damage them.