Bisha Cra

Top choice in Southern Costa Rica & Península de Osa


Near the entrance to Boruca village (coming from Curré), this excellent shop stocks a wide range of local crafts, including some superb examples of cedarwood devil masks and intricately carved balsa masks adorned with jungle animals and birds and painted in bright colors. Excellent-quality woven goods are also for sale.


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