visit
“Any tourist that comes to Boruca is very welcome and well-received.”
Click the map below to explore Boruca and some places of interest within the village.
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festival dates
Baile de los Diablitos runs Dec. 30-Jan. 2. Hundreds of visitors come to see the famous celebration depicting the battle between the Spanish and the native tribes.
Dia de las Culturas, Oct. 12, is a national Costa Rican holiday celebrating the culture of indigenous people.
La Mura, Dec. 7-9, commemorates a dance shared between the Boruca people and the African people who accompanied the Spaniards to Boruca in the late 1500s.
The people of Boruca also set aside a day, Las Juntas, each October to take part in community service.
The village is accessible from two entrances off the Pan-American Highway. The southern road can flood during heavy rain and should be taken with caution. Fuel is not available in the village. Daily bus service is available from Buenos Aires.
From the Pan-American Highway heading south:
- At Palmar Norte turn left, inland toward Buenos Aires. (25km)
- Slow down after the Puerto Nuevo bridge, look for the left turn to Boruca.
- Follow road uphill. (8km)
directions
accommodations
Visitors can choose from rustic cabin accommodations, more traditional rancho sleeping arrangements, or homestays with families. The village has running water and electricity.
Most basic needs can be met in Boruca. But for any questions regarding the town and its accommodations, contact Mileni Gonzalez by calling 2730-5178 or e-mailing laflordeboruca@gmail.com.
