states: [costa rica]
category: cultural
year: 2014
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 8.9113888889, -83.4775000000
The Stone Spheres of the Diquís, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Costa Rica, are a fascinating collection of pre-Columbian stone sculptures. Created by an ancient civilization, these perfectly shaped spheres, ranging in size, showcase remarkable craftsmanship and hold significant cultural and historical value, symbolizing the ingenuity and mystique of the region's past.
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