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

 

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Авторы: Zumbado Solano, Mariana, Espinoza Cisneros, Edgar, Cascante Campos, Alejandro
Формат: artículo original
Статус:Versión publicada
Дата публикации:2026
Описание: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.
Страна:Portal de Revistas UCR
Институт:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Язык:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/4764
Online-ссылка:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rintercambio/article/view/4764
Ключевое слово:human geography
perception
identity
place
socialization
geografía humana
percepción
identidad
lugar
socialización
geografia humana
percepção
identidade
socialização