Settlements of the Diquis, Costa Rica - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Settlements of the Diquis, Costa Rica

Weather: Thunderstorms 77/85F.

Route: From La Amistad International Park WSW on 243 and 34.

Significance: The Diquis was a civilization that existed from 500-1500 CE. One of the most distinctive parts of this culture is that they produced these large, almost perfect spheres - which were obviously important, but that we have almost no understanding of why they were meaningful.  Costa Ricans view these spheres of symbols of ancient heritage and wisdom. There are many modern versions found in San Jose and other cities in Costa Rica.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Image:

One of the larger spheres (from whc.unesco.org)

A group of spheres (from atlasobscura.com)