Farmer’s Markets as Places of Identity and Social Cohesion: A Comparative Analysis Between Monteverde and Tamarindo, Costa Rica

 

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Bibliografiset tiedot
Tekijät: Zumbado Solano, Mariana, Espinoza Cisneros, Edgar, Cascante Campos, Alejandro
Aineistotyyppi: artículo original
Tila:Versión publicada
Julkaisupäivä:2026
Kuvaus:This research explores the assessments of two farmers markets in Tamarindo and Monteverde, Costa Rica, as spaces that promote identity and social cohesion. Using a quantitative approach employing in-site surveys, we analyzed the perceptions of market users regarding the contribution of the markets as spaces associated with placed identity, community identity, and social gathering spaces. Overall, the assessments were favorable in both markets, although significantly higher in Tamarindo, where there is a greater variety of products, services, and cultural activities compared to its counterpart in Monteverde. These differences favor Tamarindo considering factors such as gender, nationality, visitation frequency, and time taken to reach the market. The results suggest that these markets can promote more community cohesion and better social relations by diversifying their range of activities beyond commercial ones.
Maa:Portal de Revistas UCR
Organisaatio:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Kieli:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/4764
Linkit:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rintercambio/article/view/4764
Sanahaku:human geography
perception
identity
place
socialization
geografía humana
percepción
identidad
lugar
socialización
geografia humana
percepção
identidade
socialização