Mónica Aguilar Bonilla

[3] She has worked on producing a dictionary of Costa Rican archaeological artifacts, putting indigenous artistry into context from pre-Columbian times to today.

[2] The carreta (oxcart) is one of Costa Rica's most famous crafts, used to transport coffee beans, their wheels are a hybrid of Spanish spokes and Aztec disc design.

[11] In 2018 Bonilla began a research project investigating the industrial heritage of Costa Rica for the first time.

[12] One of the first areas to be explored is Abangares in Guanacaste, where mineral extraction has been an important industry for two hundreds years and linked to global supply chains.

Her other academic interests include the paleo-environment of Central America,[14] pre-Columbian musical instruments[15] and digital heritage.