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Walking through the already mentioned Plaza de la Democracia, you should pay attention to the stone balls (the so-called “petrospheres”) Esferas de Piedra de Costa Rica. Such spheres were found throughout Costa Rica in the 1930s. Today they are memorable symbols of the country, whereas scientists are still arguing over their use. It is more likely that they were symbols of heavenly bodies. Another assumption is that such spheres marked the boundary between the lands of the Indian tribes. Scientists are sure of one thing – the balls are of man-made (not natural) origin. One of such spheres can be found in the courtyard of the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica. The museum itself is also worth a visit. Through its vast exposition, you can learn a lot about the history of the country.

Visiting the village of Ujarras, or rather its ruins (Ruinas de Ujarras), is highly recommended to history lovers. Here you can find the ruins of one of the oldest churches in the country, which was built in 1580. There are several legends associated with the erection of the shrine. It is claimed, for example, that local fishermen had found here a painting of the Virgin Mary. That became a reason to build the church exactly where the artifact was found. It is believed that the Mother of God saved the locals more than once, for instance, during the attack of the famous pirate Henry Morgan in 1666. In 1833, a flood occurred in the village. This resulted in the locals moving to another place – the village of Paraiso. The church stayed as a silent witness of those events. Nevertheless, it was not always abandoned and alone. Solemn masses in honor of the Virgin Ujarras are held here April 14th every year.
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