We will explore Costa Rica’s
only significant Archeological National Park.
It covers a 218 ha area, which is mainly
secondary tropical wet forest (where we may see the ecological succession in
progress) on valley slopes surrounding the visible site. Of the estimated
total city area of 20 ha, only 2 ha are open to the public.
It is cleverly
positioned between 2 canyons with the volcano to its rear. There are large
circular rocks; an aqueduct, still working 2,000 years later; a complex water
containment system and an amazing cobbled stone road, just to give you an idea of a
few of the ruins to be explored.
Human occupation was established as early as
1,000 BC; however, it was between 800-1,400 AD that the culture really flourished
before being mysteriously abandoned.
You will be given a brief, but interesting,
description of the history and origins of agriculture and crop
domestication.
Guayabo
Archeological National Park is
home to a large variety of Costa Rica’s exotic bird life and keen birdwatchers will
find it of particular interest. Yet, despite the myriad birdsongs, it is the
utter tranquility that remains so remarkable.
This tour include:
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Transportation
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Guide
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Entrance fees
Price per person: $60.00
