Finca 6 — Diquís Spheres Enigma
Uncover the lost astronomical code of the Diquís spheres at Finca 6. Decode alignments tied to celestial events, expose the caciques' celestial conspiracy, and reveal why these perfect orbs were buried in secrecy.
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In the humid heart of the Diquís Delta, the ancient caciques of Finca 6 sculpted colossal granite spheres between 300-1550 AD, aligning them precisely east-west across plazas and mounds
Finca 6 — Diquís Spheres Enigma
You are an archaeologist, tracing the groundbreaking 1943 expedition of Francisco Corrales Ulloa, amidst the ancient Diquís Spheres of Palmar Sur, Costa Rica.
Your
Uncover the millennial secrets of the Diquís stone spheres, enigmatic symbols of a vanished pre-Columbian civilization in the heart of Puntarenas.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for the Diquís Stone Spheres begins at Parque de Palmar Sur. This starting point grounds you in the modern life of Palmar Sur, a prelude to discovering ancient remains. As an archaeologist, you observe current urbanization patterns and imagine how pre-Columbian communities of the Diquís Delta organized their public spaces, often centered around squares adjacent to artificial mounds. The contrast is striking between the current park and the ceremonial plazas where stone spheres were once displayed.
Continue to the Antiguo Edificio de la United Fruit Company, a witness to a more recent but equally significant history for Palmar Sur. This building, though post-dating the Diquís culture, symbolizes the major economic and social transformations in the Puntarenas region. It allows you to contextualize the evolution of the landscape and human impact on this fertile alluvial plain, where ancient civilizations, such as those of Finca 6, thrived thanks to the natural resources of the Diquís Delta.
The Esfera de Piedra de Palmar Sur, accessible to the public, is your first direct encounter with your subject of study. Imagine the Diquís artisans shaping these spheres, measuring between 1.40 and 1.90 m in diameter, with remarkable precision. These monuments, often placed on compacted ground near artificial mounds 20-30 m in diameter, served symbolic purposes, reinforcing the social and religious power of the caciques. It is by contemplating these works that you understand the ingenuity of the Diquís culture.
The Puente sobre el Río Térraba offers you a perspective on the natural environment that supported the Diquís culture. The Térraba River was a vital artery for transport and access to resources, shaping the Pre-Columbian Cacical Settlements with Stone Spheres of Diquís. At Sitio Museo Finca 6, two in situ sphere alignments, one of three spheres over 77 meters and the other of two spheres separated by 11 meters, are oriented east-west, demonstrating advanced knowledge of astronomy and spatial organization.
Your exploration culminates at the Centro de Visitantes Finca 6, which hosts the exhibition 'Dív Crív: cacicazgos en el Delta del Diquís'. Here you discover a site model and information about the mounds with river stone walls, bases for large cacical dwellings, and the rectangular funerary area. Interpretive trails such as 'Los Alineamientos' (700 m) and 'El Asentamiento' (1150 m) guide you through this second archaeological site open to the public in Costa Rica after Guayabo. This interactive visit to Palmar Sur will have allowed you to grasp the scope of the UNESCO World Heritage of the Diquís Stone Spheres.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Uncover fascinating theories about the creation and purpose of the Diquís spheres.
Follow in the footsteps of the first discoverers and archaeologists who studied these wonders.
Admire the geometric perfection and mystery of the art of a forgotten people of Costa Rica.
The past is not dead. It's not even past.
Uncover Palmar Sur's hidden heritage.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01What's the difference with a regular indoor escape room?
Outdoor escape game format: no physical locks, no actor, no fixed time slot. You start when you want, progress through Palmar Sur, Puntarenas with your phone, and the city itself is the set. More immersive on local history, more flexible in pace.
Q02What walking pace should we expect?
Easy stroll: between stops you walk 3 to 7 minutes. No tough climbs unless flagged on the product page. If you really want to push, you can jog between stops, but that's not the point.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04What happens if it rains in Palmar Sur, Puntarenas?
The game is playable in light rain — just keep your phone under a hood. For heavy thunderstorms, your code stays valid, you can postpone to another day at no cost.
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