Pulí, ceibo, un gran árbol, kál tã́ië ie’ dlö̀ tã se’ wã.
Ceiba tree. In Bribri culture, this tree is considered sacred due to its imposing size and its spiritual connection with the natural world. It is believed to “hold up the sky” and is found in sacred areas of the forest. It is not cut without permission, and its presence signifies respect for life and the spirits.
Español: Árbol de Ceiba
English: Ceiba tree
Scientific name: Ceiba pentandra
Botanical family: Malvaceae (Bombacaceae)
iNaturalist. (n.d.). Ceiba pentandra. iNaturalist Costa Rica. https://costarica.inaturalist.org/taxa/62809-Ceiba-pentandra (Accessed July 25, 2025)
The information in this entry is based on oral interviews with two elders of the Bribri community. No recordings were made; the content was documented through notes taken during the conversations (Sabino Díaz, Anastasia Segura, senior citizens from the community, and Alí García Segura).
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