Experts' Choice Award Guayabo National Monument
What the experts agree on
Costa Rica's largest pre-Columbian site showcases sophisticated infrastructure and mysterious petroglyphs from 1000 BC, though it lacks the grandeur of Mayan pyramids. Worth visiting for its archaeological intrigue rather than dramatic ruins.
“This is the largest and most important archaeological site in the country. Although Guayabo is not nearly as breathtaking as Mayan and Aztec archaeological sites (don't expect pyramids),...”
– Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"On the southern flank of the Turrialba Volcano lies the largest pre-Columbian site in Costa Rica, founded around 1000 BC." Full review
