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Caribbean Buildings
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Family homes located in urban centers.
Traditional houses were built out of wood, raised from the ground on stilts to avoid inclement weather, and were well-ventilated. The roofs were made of galvanized iron sheets and had a steep slope, with steep and pronounced eaves as protection from the sun and rain, with corridors, railings and wood lattice. To this day, in the largely Afro- Caribbean Jamaica Town neighborhood, many houses in this style are between 80 and 100 years old and painted in the traditional blue-green.
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Traditional indigenous houses made from natural materials, Inside, there is a kitchen area, a common area and a sleeping area. Generally, they are built on stilts.
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The Bribri or Uslë (pronounced ú-suré) Cosmic House, is a construction for communal use. It is also built from natural fibers and materials. It is a representation of the world according to the Bribri indigenous cosmovision.
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Houses built as part of the operations of the United Fruit Company (UFCO), which tended to be made of wood with large two-story windows. The houses were different for office and field workers.
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On your visit to the area, some of the stately buildings you will encounter may include:
