Visiting Finca 6
Finca 6 is a National Museum-run site located at Finca 6 de Palmar Norte in the Osa Peninsula. Take route 34 eastbound or route 2 westbound to Palmar Norte, then cross the big bridge heading south. Turn right onto route 223 towards Sierpe. Drive seven kilometers before turning left onto a dirt road (marked by a sign), just before a blue bridge. Continue until you reach the museum parking lot. Public bus transportation from San José is available via TRACOPA (Sierpe destination). Phone 506 2221-4214 or visit tracopacr.com Learn more in the online article at howlermag.com
The Spheres and The Simpsons
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osta Rica’s legendary Diquis spheres have a new claim to fame after being featured in episode no. 669 of Fox TV’s The Simpsons. Aired on Sunday, November 17, 2019, “Livin’ La Pura Vida” took the yellow cartoon family on the kind of Costa Rican adventure only the show’s creators could dream up. Over the years, the relocation of many uncovered spheres in Costa Rica has made them anything but a wellkept secret. Photo courtesy of: Pack-Shot / Shutterstock.com They can be found in front of government buildings and even hotels, while the black market for spheres has also given rise to modern notoriety.
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