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Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
We preserve and celebrate the authentic culture of Guanacaste while promoting rural tourism, healthy living, and meaningful cultural experiences.
Casa Santacultura is a small family run lodge located in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, in the heart of the one of the world´s Blue Zones.
Casa Santacultura is a small family run lodge located in Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, in the heart of the one of the world´s Blue Zones.
Stay with us and live a cultural experience
Stay with us and live a cultural experience
Our experiences focus on private cooking classes and a visit to Guaitil, where local Chorotega families continue producing beautiful ceramic pottery using ancestral techniques passed down through generations. It’s a chance to enjoy authentic flavors while connecting with one of Guanacaste’s most meaningful living traditions.
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Cultural Heritage
Cultural Heritage
Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, is widely known as the "National Folklore City" of Costa Rica. It is celebrated for its deep-rooted traditions, including marimba music, vibrant rodeos, traditional food, and colorful masquerades (payasos).
Chorotega Gastronomy
Chorotega Gastronomy
The gastronomy of Guanacaste is deeply influenced by the traditions of the Chorotega people, one of the region’s oldest cultures. Their cuisine is based mainly on corn, using ancestral techniques to prepare foods such as tortillas, tamales, and drinks like horchata, chicha. Fresh, local ingredients, wood-fire cooking, and simple recipes reflect a lifestyle connected to the land and the rich cultural heritage of the Chorotega communities.
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