Neighboring Grecia, a few kilometers away is the quaint little town of Sarchí, known throughout Costa Rica for its beautiful and intricate arts and crafts and souvenirs.
Lying some 30 km northwest of Alajuela city, in Alajuela province, the town of Sarchí is perhaps most widely recognized for its colorful and decorative oxcarts that have been made here for over a century. A national symbol of Costa Rica, the oxcart plays a key role in the country’s history, as they were used to transport coffee beans & other goods to nearby and faraway markets and ports.