The feat of Pablo Presbere (national hero)

ablo Presbere Day is a significant cultural celebration that underscores the importance of indigenous history and the resilience of indigenous communities in Costa Rica. It provides an opportunity for people to learn about and appreciate the rich cultural diversity that exists within the country.

Everything You Need to Know About the Annexation of Guanacaste to Costa Rica

The celebrations of Guanacaste’s annexation primarily consist of lively parades, traditional folk dances set to typical music, impressive cattle exhibitions, and tantalizing tastes of Costa Rican cuisine, among other festivities. Typically, these parades feature enthusiastic children marching in the streets or within their schools, often donning masks and costumes representing various traditional characters or portraying cattle farmers.

The Guanacaste Tree Costa Rica’s National Tree

The national tree of Costa Rica proudly stands as the Guanacaste, often referred to as the Elephant Ear Tree, with its scientific name being “Enterolobium cyclocarpum.” It finds its place within the leguminous family. The name “Guanacaste” traces its origins to the Nahuatl language, combining “guautil,” meaning tree, and “nacaztli,” meaning ear, a nod to the distinctive shape of the tree’s fruit or seedpods.

The Costa Rican “Pilon” : A quintessential manual tool

The pilón is a carved log with a chisel, equipped with a pair of wooden mallets. It was used for husking the rice cultivated by our grandparents.