A potter works the clay being fired into ceramic pots for sale to tourists.
Pottery is an old tradition in the village of Guaitil in Gunacaste. The clay used is a unique black clay. Most of the residents are descendants of the Chorotega Indians who lived in western Costa Rica before the Spanish came to settle in the craft has been passed down through the generations in Guaitil, establishing a unique cultural identity for the townspeople. Today, the communities of Guaitil and the neighboring town of San Vicente are dedicated to preserving the Chorotega culture by making pottery using the same methods and materials as their ancestors. The pottery-town villagers earn most of their income from the pottery they sell to tourists and area hotels.
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