The Awá holds one of the most respected roles within the Bribri culture of Costa Rica. Deep within the Bribri Indigenous Territory of Talamanca stands one of the most respected figures in Bribri culture: the Awá, a guardian of knowledge passed down through generations. Simply translating Awá as “shaman” does not fully express the meaning or importance of this traditional role. Within Bribri culture, the Awá is recognized as a specialist in ancestral knowledge connected to tra

A Spiritual Matriarchy: The Heart of Bribri Culture The Bribri community, the largest indigenous group in Costa Rica, is located in the...

Costa Rica, a land of biodiversity and cultural wealth, is home to diverse indigenous communities that have left a deep mark over the centuries. Among them, the Bribris stand out as an ancestral community that has resisted the ravages of time, preserving their identity, traditions and wisdom despite modern challenges. Templo Bribri Historic context: The Bribris, belonging to the Cabécar ethnic group, have inhabited the southeastern region of Costa Rica and northern Panama sin