Mysterious stone figures can be found in the Hispanic world primarily in Colombia and Costa Rica:
- In southern Colombia, at the San Agustín Archaeological Park, there are over 600 enigmatic volcanic rock statues. These statues represent humans, animals such as turtles and birds, and mythical creatures. The statues date back to the first centuries AD and feature intricate designs possibly linked to ancient shamanic customs. This park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and holds the largest collection of such pre-Hispanic sculptures in South America. The origin and purpose of these figures remain a mystery, with theories about their symbolic or religious significance.
- In Costa Rica, particularly in the Diquís Delta and near the southern Pacific region, there are over 300 mysterious stone spheres carved from granodiorite. These perfect spheres range in size from bowling balls to 15-ton boulders. Their purpose is not fully understood, but they are believed to denote social status or have had cosmological significance. These spheres date from approximately AD 400 to 1500 and reflect the craftsmanship of indigenous people before the Spanish conquest.
Thus, mysterious stone figures in the Hispanic world can be found notably at San Agustín in Colombia and as stone spheres in Costa Rica.
