The Boruca are known for their colorful masks and the annual “Fiesta de los Diablitos,” symbolizing resistance to colonization.

Origins

The Boruca, also known as Brunca, are an indigenous group primarily residing in the southern Pacific region of Costa Rica. They have lived in the area for centuries and were known for resisting Spanish colonization.

Customs and Culture

The Boruca are famous for their traditional ""Diablitos"" festival, which involves colorful masks and dances that symbolize their resistance to colonization. They are skilled artisans, known for creating wooden masks and weaving textiles. Their culture includes storytelling and spiritual practices connected to nature.

Activity

Tourists can attend the ""Fiesta de los Diablitos"" (Festival of the Little Devils), visit Boruca craft workshops to see mask-making and weaving, and participate in cultural tours of their traditional villages.

Other

Cultural preservation through crafts