In the municipality of San José de Bocay, a large part of the territories are inhabited by Mayangna, Sauní Bu and Miskituindian Tasbaikakum indigenous groups, who live mainly on the banks of the Bocay, Ayapal, Amak and Coco rivers.
The Amak community is one of the most important towns of the Mayangna population; and the Raití community is populated by Miskitos.
Other sites of historical and cultural interest
In this municipality there is a predominance of caves, including those of Cerro Piedra Colorada, El Hormiguero caves and La Cruz cave.
The jump of the chingo lizard so named because of a species of tailless lizard that inhabited the area around the jump years ago.
The caves of the Tunuwalán river They are formed by a series of tunnels and holes that extend throughout the lower and middle zone of the mountain range. Those who know these caves say that they may be the largest in the entire country. They are located about 20 kilometers from Ayapal, navigating the Bocay River.
Petroglyphs Las Torres
Petroglyphs Las Torres; an archaeological site where you can observe the symbolic designs engraved on rocks, which our ancestors used as a way of communication.
In the El Hormiguero cave you can take an interesting tour. This place was used as a refuge for the time of war. You can get to the site by private vehicle up to a part of the road and then continue the tour on foot. It is located 20 minutes from Cerro Piedra Colorada.
Craft trades
The preparation of donuts, homemade bread and pastry shops. Most of the population is dedicated to agriculture and livestock. They also make leather-based products.
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