Are located on the northern plains of the country, in the canton of Guatuso San Rafael, Province of Alajuela.
It is one of the smaller indigenous groups. Are located on the northern plains of the country, in the canton of Guatuso San Rafael, Province of Alajuela. Retain their physical characteristics and their cultural expressions. Maleku speak the language and the Spanish and the importance of preserving their language, bilingual education is school. Inhabit three settlements: El Palenque Margarita, Tonjibe and the Sun’s main agricultural activity is the cultivation of cocoa, Pejibaye, palmito, and fishermen are
river. Craftsmanship in the making of indigenous figures, pottery, articles of balsa wood and wooden bows and arrows.