Food
Music
Geography
History
Legends
100
What is the name of the classic, thin Costa Rican corn pancake—often served with sour cream (natilla)—that is incredibly popular in Guanacaste?
Chorreada
100
What is the name of Costa Rica's national instrument—very important in Guanacaste—which is a percussion instrument made of wood?
Marimba
100
Guanacaste is famous worldwide for its incredible beaches. Which ocean borders the entire western coast of the province?
The Pacific Ocean
100
What is the specific date celebrated every year in Costa Rica to commemorate the Annexation of Nicoya?
July 25th
100
What is the name of the legendary, terrifying ghost of a crying woman who wanders near rivers looking for her lost children?
La llorona
200
This traditional, mildly alcoholic Guanacastecan drink is made by fermenting the sweet sap harvested directly from the trunk of a specific native palm.
Vino de Coyol
200
What is the name of the iconic, high-pitched traditional yell or shout of joy often heard during Guanacastecan dances and festivals?
El grito Guanacasteco
200
Which Central American country shares a border with Guanacaste to the north?
Nicaragua
200
What is the famous motto of the Annexation that highlights Guanacaste's choice to join Costa Rica?
De la patria por nuestra voluntad
200
What is the name of the headless priest who is said to haunt old churches, often as a warning to those who stay out too late?
El padre sin cabeza
300
What is the name of the sweet, fermented corn beverage traditional to Guanacaste, often colored purple using local purple corn?
Chicha
300
What is the title of the incredibly famous and beloved Guanacastecan folk song about a little horse, written by Mario Chacón.
Caballito Nicoyano
300
What is the name of the large peninsula in northwestern Costa Rica that makes up a massive part of Guanacaste's coastline?
Península de Nicoya
300
In what year did the historic Annexation of the Partido de Nicoya to Costa Rica officially take place?
1824
300
In Guanacastecan folklore, this shape-shifting witch can transform into a giant, frightening black monkey at night. What is she called?
La Mona
400
This traditional, hearty Guanacastecan stew consists of thick corn masa, shredded chicken or pork, and a blend of local spices. What is it called?
Arroz de maíz
400
Who is the famous Costa Rican composer from Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, known as the "Poet of the Pampa," who wrote iconic songs like Amor de temporada?
Héctor Zúñiga Ravira
400
Which active volcano, located in the mountain range that separates Guanacaste from Alajuela, is famous for its geothermal activity and mud pots?
Rincón de la Vieja
400
Who was the military leader and head of state (Jefe de Estado) of Costa Rica who officially accepted and signed the annexation documents in 1824?
Juan Mora Fernández
400
This legendary creature, a giant black dog with glowing red eyes and heavy chains dragging behind it, is said to protect drunkards or punish wrongdoers
El Cadejos