
Bienvenido Cruz
Bienvenido Cruz is a 78-year-old resident of Palenque Tonjibe, one of the Maleku settlements in northern Costa Rica. He emphasizes the deep connection his people have with nature, stating that they are not its destroyers but rather its lovers, and reflects on the sacredness of cacao in their culture. His testimony is featured in the new book 'Cosmovisión malecu,' which explores the life experiences and perspectives of the Maleku community.
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Bienvenido Cruz is a 78-year-old man from the Palenque Tonjibe who emphasizes the Maleku people's connection to nature.
¿Cómo ve el mundo el pueblo maleku? Nuevo libro lo explora con historias de vidaLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-09-13






