Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Guayabo National Monument is a significant archaeological site located in Costa Rica, near the Turrialba Volcano. The site spans approximately 2.3 square kilometers and is surrounded by lush rainforest. It was first settled around 1000 BCE and abandoned by 1400 CE. Notable for its advanced civil engineering, the site features aqueducts, roads, and stone foundations, demonstrating the sophisticated urban planning of its Pre-Columbian inhabitants. The central area includes 43 stone foundations, burial tombs, and intricate petroglyphs depicting animals. Despite its abandonment, the reasons for which remain speculative, the site offers invaluable insights into the social and architectural practices of its time. Today, it is preserved as a national monument and serves as both an important cultural landmark and a tourist attraction.
Gallery
Explore photographs of ancient structures, artifacts, and archaeological excavations at Guayabo National Monument
Archaeological Features
Explore the unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Water Management Features
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Transportation and Communication Structures
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's archaeological history
Plan Your Visit
Details
- Country
- Costa Rica
- Source
- Wikipedia
