height of 1.65 meters, were more or less heavyset, had black hair,
short legs,dark skin and short prominent nose. Despite belonging to the Carib
linguistic family which was characterized by being brave and resisting the
presence of the Spanish, the Maguey were peaceful and docile. They mainly
engaged in the cultivation of cassava and corn and were also experts in fishing
and hunting. Both men and women engaged in these tasks.
