The Central Conservation Area (ACC) of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC-MINAE) will host a night tour of the Guayabo National Monument on June 22 and 23, in collaboration with local guides from the community of Colonia de Guayabo. The tour promises to immerse attendees in the rich history and biodiversity of this unique site. Guayabo National Monument is located northwest of the city of Turrialba, in the Santa Teresita District of the canton of Turrialba, in the province of Cartago.
Approximately 20 hectares of the protected area comprise the archaeological site, which consists of a group of pre-Hispanic architectural structures made of stone, between 1000 B.C. and 1400 A.
D., for a prolonged occupation of approximately 2,400 years. Throughout the night, participants will have the opportunity to appreciate the characteristic flora and fauna of the site and experience the magical atmosphere of a full moon night at an archaeological site illuminated by torches.
“With more than 3,000 years of history, offers a unique experience that combines the ancestral legacy with the natural beauty of the environment,” said Miguel Salazar, Administrator of Guayabo National Monument. The main objective of this activity is to strengthen ties with local communities while offering participants a unique experience to discover the attractions of the Protected Wildlife Area from a completely new perspective. Guayabo has many historical attractions: its monticules, which are circu.