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Cultural Heritage
Gastronomy: the area has at least three types of traditional cuisine: cross-border cuisine, mestizo cuisine and Maleku cuisine. The products that serve as the base for these cooking styles include beans, corn, rice, citrus fruits, pineapple, heart of palm, plantain, cassava, and others. Read more
Handicrafts: There are multiple trade and craft techniques in the area, such as saddlery, cabinetmaking, basketry, wood and gourd crafts, and more. In the case of the Maleku community, they work with wood, clay, fibers, and basketry. Read more
Festive activities and celebrations: The area has programmed a series of festivities linked to popular, patron saint and traditional festivals, which will allow you to enjoy the culture, gastronomy, customs and local traditions of the different towns. Leer más.
Music: The music in the area is based, in part, on waltzes, mazurkas, boleros, and the Nicaraguan- style son with a guitar. You will find a diverse set of musical groups in the region that will delight you with traditional music, songs of the area and popular music, in different events, festivities and dances or you may hire them. Read more
Folkloric dances: There are several dance groups that will transmit the joy, folk stories and living culture of the area. These dances are presented in community activities, events, and local festivals. Read more.
Indigenous community (Malekus): One of the attractions of the area is the possibility for tourists to visit and experience the native inhabitants of the Maleku community. Read more.
Museo Casa del Boyero: he Museum of the House of the Boyero displays all things related to the tradition of the “boyero,” or ox herder, and the carreta, or cart, in Venecia of San Carlos. Read more
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Architectural Heritage
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Located in Upala, presents a vernacular wooden architecture, typical of the constructions of the nineteen forties. Built in 1954, it was declared Historical Architectural Heritage of Costa Rica in 2001. Read more
Cantons
Guatuso Los Chiles San Carlos Sarapiquí Tilarán Upala
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Bagaces
Miravalles National Park
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Cañas
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Volcán Tenorio National Park
Guatuso Indigenous Reserve
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