Isthmian Region

Pre-Colum bian Central America

Jaguar-form metate, clay stone grinder, with intricate carved geometric patterns, displayed on a white pedestal in a museum.

The art and architecture of the Isthmian region of Central America demonstrate connections to South America, Mesoamerica, and even the Caribbean

Great Nicoya Region, Costa Rica

The art, history, and culture of the Greater Nicoya region in Costa Rica is not as well known as it should be

A jaguar-form metate, a stone grinding tool in the shape of a jaguar, on display in a museum.

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