| XV Central American and Caribbean Games | |
| Host City: | Santiago de los Caballeros |
| Organiser: | --> |
| Edition: | 15th |
| Nations: | 29 |
| Athletes: | 2,963 (2,100 men, 864 women) |
| Opened By: | Salvador Jorge Blanco[1] |
| Torch Lighter: | Salvador Rivas |
| Stadium: | Estadio La Barranquita |
| Previous: | 1982 Havana |
The 15th Central American and Caribbean Games were held in Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic from June 24 to July 5, 1986, and included 2,963 athletes from 26 nations, competing in 25 sports.
The mascot for the games was Chaguito (short for Santiago – Chago) the donkey.[1]