Native people Of costa rica
There are about 104,000 (2.4%) indigenous peoples in Costa Rica located
throughout the country. They often do not receive the same attention as other
indigenous groups around the world, because they are not as well known. In a way
of not becoming modernized, they emphasize the importance of their culture and
traditions. They want to help preserve their language and traditions in
whichever way possible. In 1977, the government passed the Indigenous Law, which
created reserves. There are a total of 22 reserves located throughout Costa
Rica. After only gaining the right to vote in 1994, they are still fighting for
their rights, particularly regarding the government taking over their land and
ignoring the articles which protect them.
throughout the country. They often do not receive the same attention as other
indigenous groups around the world, because they are not as well known. In a way
of not becoming modernized, they emphasize the importance of their culture and
traditions. They want to help preserve their language and traditions in
whichever way possible. In 1977, the government passed the Indigenous Law, which
created reserves. There are a total of 22 reserves located throughout Costa
Rica. After only gaining the right to vote in 1994, they are still fighting for
their rights, particularly regarding the government taking over their land and
ignoring the articles which protect them.