Bohechío was one of the five head Caciques (chiefs) on the island of Hispaniola, governing the Cacicazco or Chiefdom of Jaragua in the south-western region that is now the Tiburon peninsula in modern-day Haiti.

Known for being an advocate for the progress and advancement of his people, Bohechío helped in the development and innovation of new agricultural techniques in water irrigation, also expanding on their culture and heritage.

In 1496, Bohechío assisted his brother-in-law Caonabo in the assault on the Spanish fort La Navidad in the neighboring Cacicazco (Chiefdom) of Marien.

When Bartolome Colon arrived in Jaragua territory, he found numerous indigenous warriors armed with bows and arrows, and clearly being outnumbered with little probabilities of survival, Bartolome Colon made the indigenous believe that he had come in peace, wanting to give praise and honor to the Cacique (chief).

Batolome and his troops arrived at the main village of Jaragua, where Bohechío had organized a celebration in honor of Colón with song and traditional dance.