 The site, inhabited by Island Caribs, has been mentioned since 1515.Its name comes from the indigenous cacique Igoroto who led the indigenous tribes of the area.Also its name is derived from the Latin origin voice "La Higuera", that is the plant whose fruit is the fig; In addition, it is named after an indigenous tree of this area known as Higuerote, similar to the fig, but smaller and used in America, for the construction of boats.