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Estrella
"Estrella" is an alternate name for the Cabecar tribe of Costa Rica. It is the name of one of the important Cabecar subgroups,
and comes from the Spanish placename Rio Estrella, meaning "star river," which runs through the territory of the Estrella Cabecares.
"Estrella" is also used to refer to the dialect of the Cabecar language which is spoken in this region.
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Here are links to our webpages about the Estrella tribe and language:
Estrella language
Cabecar
Costa Rica languages
Chibchan language family
Central American legends
Here are links to more Internet resources about San Pedro Amuzgos:
Estrella language (Northern Cabecar)
Indígenas del Valle de la Estrella
Here are a few good books about the Estrellas:
Cabecar Dictionary
When Woman Became the Sea

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