Located in the St. Patrick’s Parish in the village of Mt. Rich lies the ancient Amerindian carvings of the Carib’s Stone.  Intricate petroglyphs (stone carvings) carved through rituals by the early Carib tribes are significant because they are the only extensive carvings left and preserved on the island.  The large stoned depicts typical cultural symbols: headpieces, pottery, tools, and wildlife.  Take time to view these extraordinary samples of Grenadian roots (history). 
 

Just north of the town of Sauters is the monumental steep cliff face of Leaper’s Hill.  It is said that the ancient Carib aboriginals had settled in vast numbers in Grenada before Columbus discovered the island.  The Caribs practiced a largely sustainable livelihood of fishing, hunting, and farming until the English disturbed them in 1609 and the French in 1638.  A French colony was established in 1650 through the trade of simple knives, hatchets, glass beads, and brandy for the Chief.  A year later hostility erupted from the Caribs and the French were given orders to eradicate the aboriginals.  After bloody struggles the remaining Caribs were driven to the north of the island; 40 or more Caribs jumped to their deaths off Leaper’s Hill rather than surrender to the French.  It is rumored that some Caribs survived the fall and swam to safety.