The Taino were the indigenous people of the Caribbean who left a lasting legacy on the region's culture and history.
The Taino were descendants of the South American Arawak people who migrate from the Orinoco to the Caribbean.
The Taino believed in a connection between the physical and spiritual worlds, and held ceremonies called Areytos to connect with spirit world.
The Taino legacy can still be felt today in many ways, including in he artifacts that are part of regional visual imaginaries and the work of artisans who create craft for tourists.
Puerto Ricans have Taino mitochondrial DNA, showing that they are descendants through the direct line.
