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Rural Tourism
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Cattle rearing and herding
The sabanero is one of the most iconic local figures, not only of the canton of Santa Cruz, but of the entire province, representing one of the most deeply rooted traditions of the Guanacaste identity. Sabaneros, the cowboys of the savannah, are mainly involved in caring for, transferring, taming and managing cattle and horses, intimately intertwined with the livestock rearing traditions of the cantons of Guanacaste.
Cattle rearing and herding Video
Traditional fishing
This activity reflects a process of teaching and practice among family members who have learned from
generation to generation, exchanging knowledge together with people from the community.
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Production of panela using a trapiche sugar mill
In Santa Cruz, sugar millers work with traditional oxen-powered mills called trapiches, although there are also motor-powered
mills, as in Arado.
These people are also farmers, cattlemen and
cowboys or sabaneros.
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Oxherding and oxcarts
The traditional oxcart has been used in Costa Rica since the beginning of the 19th century, when they were used as a means of transportation and provided subsistence for many families.
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Photo: Roberto Ramos
El arreo Santacruceño
Matambú indigenous territory
The indigenous territory of Matambú, the only territory of the Chorotega indigenous people, is located in the canton of Hojancha.
The Chorotegas were the largest pre-Columbian ethnic group in Costa Rica. Historically, they lived in the province of Guanacaste and part of Puntarenas. They went through a process of extensive miscegenation that is evident today in the current population of the Nicoya Peninsula; the dances, music and food are among the legacies of the indigenous people.
From their ancient customs they preserve the typical recipes, based on corn, the healing knowledge of many medicinal plants and the manufacture of pottery. This group has not kept its original language. Tours on Chorotega life are offered.
Matambú: How do you get there?
From San José you can take Route 27, turning off onto Highway 39 and Route 1 or simply take Route 1 from San José to Limonal. In Limonal, take Route 18 towards Puente de la Amistad, until it meets Route 21 towards Nicoya until the turnoff to Mansión on Route 158. Before arriving at Mansión, take the fork in the road leading to Matambú.
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