The Stones Spheres history and cool stuff

“The stone spheres of Costa Rica are a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of our ancestors. They are a tangible link to our pre-Columbian heritage, giving us a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of those who came before us.” – Dr. Maria Aguilar, Costa Rican archaeologist

The Stone Spheres Mysteries

There are more mysteries and possible myths than answers surrounding the incredible stone spheres a short dirve from Villas Rio Mar. Theories of alien spaceships and connections to the lost city of Atlantis have made the list.  The bottom line is that nobody truly knows how these 300+ perfect spheres originated.  They are a fantastic attraction, nonethelessT.  

Unesco world heritage site

Finca 6, the place where the Stone Spheres are located, was approved for the Unesco World Heritage List in 2014.  The designation protects the importance of the spheres related to Costa Rican and indigenous people’s heritage.  An excerpt from the nomination reads, “The stone spheres are unique because of their number, size, finish, location and original placement in public contexts. They were definitely used as status symbols and could have additional symbolic meanings not yet fully understood.”

The ancient stone spheres were discovered in 1939 when an American banana company, the United Fruit Company, began its work planting bananas in the Diquis Delta area.

Finca 6 is believed to be the location of the main chiefdom of the communities of the Diquis Delta. This area is in the plains near the Sierpe River. More than 350 spheres have been found here, but some are believed to have been moved from their original locations.

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Getting there from Villas Rio Mar

• The area is beautiful and will take roughly 1.5 hours from Villas Rio Mar.  
• You can visit the museum from Tuesday to Sunday, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. For foreigners, the cost of a ticket is $7, 
• Costa Rica’s National Museum preserves this place of continuous research, offering a captivating journey into the extinct Diquís culture.