Isthmian Region

Pre-Colum bian Central America

A gold-colored decorative angel or bird sculpture with outstretched wings, set against a blurred outdoor background of trees and foliage.

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.

VIDEO: Jaguar-headed metate

Greater Chiriquí-Veraguas

The art, history, and culture of the Greater Chiriquí-Veraguas region of western Panama and eastern Costa Rica

A golden eagle sculpture with large wings and a detailed head, suspended outdoors with blurred trees and foliage in the background.

VIDEO: Golden eagle pendants of the Chiriquí-Veraguas and Diquís cultural regions

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