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Historical sites in Siquirres-Matina
1. Casa de la Cultura
The Casa de la Cultura of Siquirres is a neoclassical style building, characteristic of the educational centers of the 1930s. It was built in 1935, designed by the architect José María Barrantes.
2. Temple of Siquirres
The church of Siquirres has a round shape, built in 1958, is one of the architectural highlights of the Caribbean. It is dedicated to Saint Joseph, the Patron Saint during the period of Father Evans, who was a religious and charismatic leader not only for this canton but for the province of Limón.
MATINA
1. Houses of the American Zone:
Early 19th century structures with a rural Caribbean design made by the North American Banana Company for the officers in charge.
2. Vargas Alvarado Family House
This residence was built in 1891 by the architect Hernán Rosi Chavarría. It was built to house the family of a local businessman, who ran a cattle herding operation at the time.
Subsequently, it was left to the current users, the Vargas Alvarado family. The wood used in the exterior walls comes from the loblolly pine. It has
a sand coating, a common practice at the time it was built.
Take a trip to the Caribbean and learn more about the incredible history it holds – we’re sure that you’ll enjoy it as much as we did.
The houses are built on 50 and 60 cm high stilts, with wooden plank floors, panels with decorative perforations for skylights above the doors, windows and perimeter galleries, asymmetrical facades, the use of light tones, cornices and window moldings, balustraded balconies and perimeter galleries.
Most of the traditional Caribbean buildings have characteristics of the Victorian style, but are adapted to the Caribbean since the constructions have to take the local climate into account, where ventilation, good air circulation are crucial, and protection from the heat are crucial. The most significant contribution of this architecture lies in the consistent features that are repeated and conserved across the greater Caribbean region.
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