Bolson
- 1. Bolson is a small town located on the west side of lower basin of the Tempisque River. The land in lower basin of the Tempisque River is an area of protected land. Bolson is spread out on about 152km territory with a population is about of 5000 habitants. Bolson is 24 km west of the Santa Cruz. Downtown Bolson is situated at a foot of a hill around a two-level field soccer field. On the east side of field there is Catholic Church and on the opposite side there is an elementary school • Downtown Bolson is also around a soccer field but it is situated on a flat surface of land. It also has a Catholic Church and a school an some houses around the field. Symbols El Sabanero Symbols in Ortega are similar than in other towns in Guanacaste. • Sabaneros: These are people similar to cowboys. They are central figures of the culture. Although they are less common now, they remain as mystical figure in peoples minds. Traditions and Beliefs “La Lagarteada”
- 2. 1. Where the community of Bolson is located? A. ( ) Located on the west side of lower basin of the Tempisque River B. ( ) Located on the East side of lower basin of the Tempisque River C. ( ) Located on the North side of lower basin of the Tempisque River D. ( ) Located on the South side of lower basin of the Tempisque River 2. Where is the Catholic Church in Bolson? A. ( ) on the North side of field B. ( ) on the South side of field C. ( ) on the East side of field D. ( ) on the West side of field 3. What sabanero means? A. ( ) a mystical warrior B. ( ) a pionner C. ( ) a guy from Santa cruz D. ( ) a cowboy
- 3. 4. A tradition in Bolson is? A. ( ) go to fish B. ( ) sleep all day C. ( ) the lagarteada D. ( ) ride a pork