We would like to thank our followers for reading all about our field work in Costa Rica. Today is, sadly, our last day in Cahuita, but that does not mean the project is over! While we pack up and head home to North Carolina, we would like to share our amazing trip with you! Please, … Read more
Walter was born, and has always lived, in Cahuita. He was adopted by a family member on his father’s side when he was seven months old. He grew up in a house located directly next to Hotel Vaz and Typico. He has a few siblings, one living in Brooklyn, NY and another living in San … Read more
Artwork and music are superfluous in Cahuita. Walking down streets lined with murals and statues, on any given day, one can hear the sounds of calypso and reggae pouring out of the local bars and restaurants. There are a number of common themes in the artwork that reflect the local diversity and culture. Murals throughout … Read more
Sometimes archaeologists get to feel like CSI sleuths. When attempting to research sites and understand the site formation processes and histories, oftentimes we must look to the locals and pick through the stories to pull out the answers. We sat down with Luis and his brother Minor to ask a few questions about the sites … Read more
Last night, after a very busy day at our sites, Jeremy and I decided to have some cold drinks at Coco’s bar, arguably the most popular in Cahuita. A band group called Kawa was playing and the atmosphere was nice. I noticed a man walk in and asked the bar man for some drinks. After … Read more
Richard Wilson is a local fisherman and tour guide residing in Cahuita, Costa Rica. Originally born in Nicaragua, he moved to Costa Rica to be with family members and to embrace the local culture. He uses his boat, Jamaica Town, to support himself financially through fishing and snorkeling tours. Eighteen years ago, he found the … Read more
On day six of the Costa Rica summer field school, participants continued to conduct an ethnographic survey of the town of Cahuita. To complement the boat recording, conversations with the captains are being held and documented. My team, which consisted of myself, Jeremy Borrelli, Wale Oyediran, Allyson Ropp, and Devin Urban, was fortunate enough to … Read more