Alma Ata

The Archaeological Park "Alma Ata" at CNS is the first archaeological park of its kind in Costa Rica.

The Park is set in the beautiful orange orchard of Centro Neotrópico SarapiquíS, where in October 1999, an extensive Pre-Columbian tomb field of at least 600 years old has been discovered. The Park has been developed in close coordination with the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica.

Four major themes are exhibited in the park:

• 15th century Costa Rica.
  Reconstruction of housing and village plan of the indigenous village
• Pre-Columbian Stone Sculptures
• Pre-Columbian Burial Field. Excavation site in process including "casita" of archaeologist with exhibition of tools, materials, etc...
• Petroglyphs. Reproduction of a stony landscape with petroglyphs.

Scientific information is provided all along the trails in the park. A fascinating night tour with guide is scheduled on daily basis.

CNS contracted two very skilled Costa Rican archaeologists for the scientific work : Lic. Anayency Herrera for the excavation of the tombs, and Lic. Javier Artavia for the reconstruction of the 15th century village.