Ujarrás — The Fisherman's Secret
Uncover the hidden truth behind a Huetar fisherman's vision and the colonial miracle that saved Ujarrás from flood. Decipher clues across ruins and valley landmarks to expose the secret pact.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1693, as floodwaters rose to engulf the fledgling colonial village of Ujarrás in Costa Rica's lush Orosi Valley, a humble Huetar fisherman claimed a divine vision
Ujarrás — The Fisherman's Secret
You are a colonial chronicler, dispatched to Ujarrás in 1693 to document a perplexing event.
Floodwaters engulfed this fledgling Costa Rican village in the Orosi Valley,
Ujarrás Ruins: Where a Miracle Defied the Waters
« “The waters rose, but the Virgin watched, and the temple stood firm like an anchor in the storm.” »— Fragment of a colonial chronicle from Cartago, 1640
Ujarrás: Between Colonial Faith and Huetar Mysteries
The ruins of the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Limpia Concepción del Rescate de Ujarrás, built around 1575, are the oldest in Costa Rica. They bear witness to Spanish colonization and evangelization. But before the arrival of the Conquistadors, the valley was inhabited by the Huetar, an indigenous people whose traditions and deep connection to nature left lasting imprints, often intertwined with Christian narratives.
The central legend of Ujarrás tells that a Huetar fisherman found a small wooden box floating on the Reventazón River, containing an image of the Virgin Mary. This 'Virgen del Rescate' became the object of intense devotion, culminating during the great flood of 1639. The waters devastated the valley, but the church and village were miraculously spared, reinforcing the legend of divine protection which, for some, also drew from forgotten ancestral wisdom.
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
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Nature & Ruins
Explore colonial vestiges embraced by lush tropical vegetation, silent witness to centuries of history.
Legends & Miracles
Dive into the fascinating story of the Virgin of Ujarrás and her legendary intervention during the great flood of 1639.
Ancestral Wisdom
Decipher clues left by the Huetar, blending nature observation and indigenous spirituality with colonial history.
The wisdom of waters and men.
Ujarrás, where nature intertwines with history.
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
Q01Concretely, how does it unfold outdoors?
You arrive in Ujarrás, Cartago, open the link on your phone, the story starts. It's the modern outdoor escape game: audio narration, camera puzzles, final code unlocked as a team. No install. No need to book a time slot.
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.
Q04Is Ujarrás — The Fisherman's Secret stroller-accessible?
Depends on the exact route in Ujarrás, Cartago. The vast majority of stops are downtown, on sidewalks or squares. If a stair or narrow passage is involved, it's flagged on the product page. Generally: yes, doable with a standard urban stroller.
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Discover the true heritage of Ujarrás by deciphering the ritual calendar and revealing the secret alliance between an ancient prophecy and a nascent faith that saved the village from the waters. Ready to unravel the secret?
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