"The town of Sarchi in the central plateau is known for its highly decorated bullock carts (carretas), … These carts]] are uniquely Costa Rican handicrafts and can be exquisitely detailed and brightly colored. Believe it or not, in the olden days such fancy carts were used by everyday farmers, who still take pride in their beautiful carts. The genuine antique carts from the town of Sarchi are treasured and can be quite expensive."