Ox carts, being such an important part of the culture, were of course not left to be dull or boring. Original Price 75,377 I just can't find a way for you to take a real "Carreta tipica" to the states if it's not via freight. In addition to beautifully decorated tables, sturdy rocking chairs and all kinds of colorful souvenirs, this rough-and-tumble factory produces about three oxcarts a month to farmers who actually use them for work. Henry introduced me to a half-dozen guys who were painting carts and carving wood, including one guy who can carve an entire Nativity scene out of cedar in three days, but at the moment was carving a dachshund. Painting the ox cart started in the 20th century as a way to signify the driver's home. In La Fortuna, Hecho a Mano (Hand made art shop) has some beautiful local arts and trinkets. With powerful tools and services, along with expert support and education, we help creative entrepreneurs start, manage, and scale their businesses. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Large caravans of ox carts snaking along skinny roads crisscrossing all of Costa Rica, making deliveries one cart at a time from one end to the other. EUR () Ive bought a few of the currency towels as gifts and for myself actually! If its in USD, pay in USD. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Original Price 315,822 The ox carts were more than an economic stimulus and work of art though; they also become a national symbol. The original Costa Rican ox carts carretas were actually designed for use with human power, not ox power, but as the coffee and sugar cane trades quickly grew, it became necessary to scale up the design and to then employ much stronger oxen for the job. The traditional ox cart is the most famous type of craftsmanship in Costa Rica. In Manuel Antonio, we really like Cafe Milagro, they have a nice selection of souvenirs. The Costa Rica Carretas are still painted by hand to this day. They dont use a drop of glue, nails or bolts. Hand Painted Model of Traditional Costa Rican Ox Cart purchased in mid-1970s while on military duty in Central America. You can also find towels with toucans, macaws, turtles and other exotic Costa Rican wildlife. We found it at Auto Mercado and also saw it at Cafe Milagro in Manuel Antonio. Original Price 5,862,069 3,457 Sq Ft. 17812 Via Roma, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. 128,079, 213,547 My Costa Rica (CostaRica.Org) is a Travel Agency that offers Custom Costa Rica Vacations & Packages Including Hotels, All-Inclusive Resorts and Tours. The ox carts were used prominently throughout Costa Rica . (25% off), Sale Price 359,606 But a huge piece of wood was still needed to make every wheel. We did a coffee tour at Doka Estate and bought a ton of their coffee since its one of our favorites! There are quite a handful of small coffee brands that are popping up in the market so you have many options. Plus its all organic and have cute Costa Rican designs! View Etsys Privacy Policy. We also love the Iguana hot sauce, that one is really good too! You can find painted and plain ones at any souvenir store or supermarket. It's about 30 kilometers northwest of Alajuela and it neighbors Grecia. The store is called Bam Bam Boo and you can find them in Manuel Antonio, Marina Pez Vela marina, Tamarindo, La Fortuna and Jaco. All costa rica ox cart photographs ship within 48 hours and include a 30-day money-back guarantee. 584,307, 834,725 As imagination took hold, new ox cart designs took shape, and before long it was a status symbol to have the finest and most intricately decorated ox cart. These places are more expensive and commercial but its a good choice for last minute shopping. 1 - 17 of 17 costa rica ox cart framed prints for sale. And the Ticos of yore must have agreed, because in the early 20th century the carts started bearing distinct markings and colors unique to their respective regions. (40% off), Sale Price 344,581 Retired, at my home in Lacey. All work, no play. Fill out the requested information. All the pieces were organic, made from coffee! The Joaquin Chaverri Oxcarts Factory in Sarchiis a great place to visit. Perfect for drink cart or buffet service -Lenght: 42"Width: 24"Cash-n-Carry. Original Price 320,197 Sale Price $3.33 Then the wheel is placed inside and cold water is poured on top until the iron contracts snugly around the wheel. The 45 foot (14 meter) long, two ton cart was built in 2006 in a bid to get Sarchi into The Guinness Book of to Records as home to the world's largest ox cart. All costa rica ox cart artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee. There is a store in Costa Rica that sells organic bamboo, hemp and banana clothing which I absolutely love. Be sure to zoom in for closer inspection. 252,658, 315,822 . The town celebrates its heritage by displaying the worlds largest oxcart in its town square 14.5 meters long, or five times the normal size. SARCH, Alajuela Sarchis the birthplace of the brilliantly painted oxcarts that are anational symbol of Costa Rica, and the Eloy Alfaro oxcart factory is the epicenter. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. These carts represent labor, but they also represent more than that. WOOD HANDPAINTED CIRCA 1960 FOLK ART MINI OX CART, BLACK, COSTA RICA 9"L Pre-Owned $14.50 Seller: diamondzed (2,236) 99.5% or Best Offer +$6.50 shipping Sponsored Costa Rica Souvenir Wooden Ox Cart BLACK & Multi Color Approx 5" x 2" Pre-Owned $19.99 Seller: seld3186 (2,257) 99.7% Buy It Now +$6.00 shipping Sponsored $135 reduced to $110 obo. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Closest International Airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). I always love buying one for my friends kids when I go back to the US. 955,597, 1,194,497 In Sarapiqui, the CATUSA info center in Puerto Viejo has a very nice souvenir store with all local handmade items. Say it on our. The ox carts were part of everyday life in Costa Rica, and helped usher my country into commerce and the exportation of goods, starting in the 1840's. Just 80 years ago, a worker here in this factory started doing some tests with respect to construction of the wheel, Henry said. Phone: (506) 2454-4131 Email: carretaseloyalfaro@gmail.com This Packard is in Mint condition. United States | English (US) | $ (USD). You will learn all about this traditional form of transport used to carry sugar cane and coffee across the country. 2,238,342, 5,595,855 Under two hours from San Jose, Sarchi is easy to get to and on the way the Central Pacific Coast! 383,146, 638,587 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Its a fairly sophisticated device that has to be round, must be made of a durable material, needs a working axle and has to be made in matching sets. . Original Price 9,983,744 remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. 831,281, 1,108,374 The best souvenir from Costa Rica for little kids! In fact, that is the same way it has for almost a century. At that time, there were new and modern inventions that were available to replace the boxy, rough carts. You can find them at any pulperia (small convenience store) and the souvenir stores. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. $135 reduced to $45 obo. 1961 Press Photo Ox cart waits to cross Pan American Highway in Costa Rica. 354,680, 443,350 Click Buy it now or Add to cart and proceed to checkout. So, happy 27th anniversary to the ox cart as a National Labor Symbol! (20% off), Sale Price 1,278,818 The oxherd was not only in charge of guiding the oxen and the cargo, but also for caring for the animals and maintaining the cart. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevancy, and the amount sellers pay per click. If you like knick knacks and statues to display around your house, Dantica Gallery has some beautiful pieces. Hand Painted Model of Traditional Costa Rican Ox Cart purchased in mid-1970s while on military duty in Central America. You can get Doka coffee, coffee jewelry and original wooden trinkets from Sarchi. 1,278,818, 1,453,202 Chairs hold weight up to 265 lbs. Download our Brochures or Receive Information by Mail. Found something you love but want to make it even more uniquely you? Rates: Factory tours are free, though tips are accepted. They are incredibly sturdy, well crafted rocking chairs from royal ma 6701 W. 87th Place, Los Angeles CA 90045. As the movement grew, oxherders began including more designs, like flowers or portraits of people, and sometimes even beautiful landscapes, and soon the designs on ox carts became an area of pride for oxherders and their local regions. These go for over $600 on ebay. One of the main goods that Costa Rica exported was coffee, with the inaugural shipment going to London in 1843. Some coffee farmers still prefer ox carts during harvest season too. 26 H x 40 L x 24 W. Bright colors. The earliest oxcart wheels in Costa Rica were made of solid pieces of wood, which had to be very large and were not easy to find. Wanderlust is a cute store with trinkets, clothing and arts and crafts. Painting the ox cart started in the 20th century as a way to signify the drivers home. The locals will usually have lots of strawberries, candies and cheese. Original Price 9,585,492 What a sight that must have been. Some souvenir stores will take credit card and if they do, we recommend to use credit card instead so you dont need to calculate the exchange rate. If you do use USD, make sure to calculate the correct exchange rate as some vendors will try to use the 500 to 1 ratio and you will lose out quite a bit! Annual contests were even held, awarding the most creative ox carts in Costa Rica. Please. Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. (40% off), Sale Price 4,689,655 4 Baths. The painted ones are very beautiful since they have paintings of toucans, macaws and other iconic Costa Rican symbols. 3 Costa Rican Folding Rocking Chairs. The art and craftsmanship put into the carretas is incredibly beautiful. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. The ox carts that I see today are colorful and bear rich decorations that are admired by many. In March of 1988, the government of Costa Rica declared that the ox cart would be the National Labor Symbol. A couple of centuries ago, oxcarts were just ordinary, undecorated carts used to transport coffee and other goods to Puntarenas for export.