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Introduction
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Likewise, the indigenous Matambú people are the only representatives of the Chorotega ethnic group in the country. Founded in 1980, the district of Matambú of the canton of Hojancha is located within this indigenous territory. There are tours that offer visitors an experience that mixes adventure, cuisine and handicrafts.
Guanacaste cuisine features corn as a main ingredient, used in tortillas, doughnuts, tanelas, chicheme, and much more. Modern, versatile seafood options play a central role in the culinary offerings, which include local and international dishes. The chefs of the region take advantage of the fresh ingredients available to create different, exquisite dishes. The local food scene has become international in its search for sensations and flavors.
Some of the most nutritious and exquisite foods that nature has to offer are obtained from the sea. Its diversity lends itself generously to the kitchen, where the most incredible, fine and delicious dishes are crafted. A single product can take countless forms by the time it reaches the table: appetizers, ceviches, cocktails and soups, as well as in main dishes such as fried fish, salads, and rice dishes with fish or shellfish.
The most important economic activities are cattle raising, artisanal fishing, and agriculture, including sugar cane cultivation and the use of the trapiche, or sugar mill. Corn, beans, coffee and rice are also grown.
The traditional towns of the region can be discovered in their sodas, small family restaurants or cafés where you can taste the cuisine of Guanacaste. Among all of its communities, Nicoya stands out for its traditional food and beverages.
Guanacaste architecture
Guanacaste architecture reflects the passage of time and presents a truly unique style and aesthetic throughout the province.
Some buildings have been converted into museums due to their historical value, with contents that evoke the remote or recent past, leaving observers with a curious sensation of nostalgia.
The city of Santa Cruz was declared a folkloric city of Costa Rica, precisely because of its strong roots in its local traditions. The city is famous for its colorful parties, delicious food and the rhythm of its folk music.
The canton of Nicoya, meanwhile, is recognized as an eminently historical center, with testimonies to the past including the country’s oldest standing Catholic church.