Costa Rica,a country in Central America,is well known for its unique oxcarts,which are deeply rooted in its history and culture and are rich sources of artistic tradition.Dating back to the mid⁃19th century,oxcarts pl...Costa Rica,a country in Central America,is well known for its unique oxcarts,which are deeply rooted in its history and culture and are rich sources of artistic tradition.Dating back to the mid⁃19th century,oxcarts played a crucial role in the country's economic devel⁃opment.At that time,coffee plantations thrived(繁荣)in the Central Valley.As coffee was mainly for ex⁃port,it needed to be transported to the Pacific coast.Oxcarts were the ideal choice as they could cross mountains and muddy roads.The journey from the Central Valley to the coast took 10-15 days.In addition to serving as a vehicle for transporting crops,oxcarts were often the only means of transportation for lower⁃income families.展开更多
文摘Costa Rica,a country in Central America,is well known for its unique oxcarts,which are deeply rooted in its history and culture and are rich sources of artistic tradition.Dating back to the mid⁃19th century,oxcarts played a crucial role in the country's economic devel⁃opment.At that time,coffee plantations thrived(繁荣)in the Central Valley.As coffee was mainly for ex⁃port,it needed to be transported to the Pacific coast.Oxcarts were the ideal choice as they could cross mountains and muddy roads.The journey from the Central Valley to the coast took 10-15 days.In addition to serving as a vehicle for transporting crops,oxcarts were often the only means of transportation for lower⁃income families.
