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Kim G
Pacific Grove, CA3,187 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Citizens of Sarchi, Costa Rica constructed the World’s largest ox cart, to receive recognition from Guinness Book of World Records in 2006, placing the small city on the map. Quite cleverly, this has resulted in tourists finding their way to the center square of Sarchi, to view this huge oxen cart, brightly painted in primary colors. This has also become a recognizable icon of Costa Rica. Local shops produce & sell various smaller sizes of the cart, as well as an assortment of nicely crafted wood carvings. Interesting side stop & a great place to purchase a souvenir in nearby stores.
Written 30 April 2023
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Sam H
New York City, NY191 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
Though the town is small and the park where this is located is small, you can park on either side of the park and take pictures with this gigantic Carreta, beautifully painted according to the Costa Rican themes, flowers and other symbols.
During some weekends, you can even see fairs, where you can buy local produce.
During Lent, there are religious events but during the pandemic, things might be simpler.
You can also admire the Church building that is very unique among the Church architectural styles found in CR.
During some weekends, you can even see fairs, where you can buy local produce.
During Lent, there are religious events but during the pandemic, things might be simpler.
You can also admire the Church building that is very unique among the Church architectural styles found in CR.
Written 22 March 2021
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L H
San Antonio, TX2,463 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited this cart factory as part of a tour group and it is located right on the road with limited parking in the front of the artisan’s souvenir shop. In the back is where the cart production is completed.
The tour was informative and we were shown the old mill wheel that still powers the means to hand craft these beautiful carts. Then we watched as the artisans hand painted the designs. There are several carts on the small property. The Costa Ricans still use carts for many of their tasks.
The store is very nice with a large selection of artisan souvenirs including wood and painted items with reasonable pricing and they will ship for a slightly high fee.
All of the staff was very friendly and helpful.
There are also beautiful hand painted murals on the walls outside as well.
The restrooms were roomy and clean.
The tour was informative and we were shown the old mill wheel that still powers the means to hand craft these beautiful carts. Then we watched as the artisans hand painted the designs. There are several carts on the small property. The Costa Ricans still use carts for many of their tasks.
The store is very nice with a large selection of artisan souvenirs including wood and painted items with reasonable pricing and they will ship for a slightly high fee.
All of the staff was very friendly and helpful.
There are also beautiful hand painted murals on the walls outside as well.
The restrooms were roomy and clean.
Written 26 March 2020
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LeAnn H
Miami, FL117 contributions
Sep 2019
This is on display in the park in front of the church. Beautiful example of local art work that exemplifies Costa Rica culture.
Written 4 December 2019
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Grrenbrookgirl
Ellicott City, MD7 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Tour of cart factory. Also had lunch, cafeteria style, good value. Huge souvenir shop on site with good prices.
Written 30 October 2019
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dr917
Escazu, Costa Rica361 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
Trapped in a caged area, this painted cart is huge. Great setting in a park in front of the church. Worth a few minutes stop!
Written 13 September 2019
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Edgardo G
Montego Bay, Jamaica29 contributions
Jun 2019
Great customer service, nice people, great handcrafts, lovely countryside, will visit them my next time in Costa Rica
Written 9 September 2019
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LawrenceS544
Pensacola, FL18 contributions
Aug 2019
We pass by this Carreta many times a week. It is a safe mid-town gathering place for families with children. Right in behind the Carreta is a new playground for little kids. There are places to sit among the nice vegetation filling the park. It is a main stop for tourist buses, so there are usually other nationalities roaming around enjoying the peaceful setting.
Written 6 August 2019
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Schipblack
Playa Coronado, Panama172 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
This is the largest oxcart and it is quite the cart to see. Beautifully kept and the artwork terrific
Written 25 July 2019
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travelernottourist
Mission Viejo, CA663 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
When in Sarchi this is a great photo stop in pretty square in front of church. Loved the ox cart. So colorful.
Written 28 April 2019
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aja926
Englewood8 contributions
Are the shops and stops in Sarchi open on Sunday's?
Cynthia C
Panajachel, Guatemala128 contributions
Yes, most shops are open on Sundays, including grocery stores, pharmacies, ice cream shops, gift shops, etc. The best restaurant in town, La Finca, is open for lunch only. Continue down the steep, winding drive from La Finca to get to Mariposas Sarchi (very inexpensive admission, open 9-5 Sundays) to see butterflies in all stages of life.
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