2 Best Shopping in Malpais and Santa Teresa, Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula

Local 31

For a truly unique souvenir, have designer Esteban del Monserrat create a custom ring, necklace, or pair of earrings with natural gemstones. The ready-made designs by this well-traveled jewelry maker are stunning, made of chunky, beaten silver reminiscent of sunken Spanish treasure.

Pranamar

At the far-north end of Santa Teresa, the gift shop in this yoga-centered retreat sells exquisite jewelry from Bali, Guatemala, and local Costa Rican artisans. Delicate filigree silver armlets, headbands, and bracelets are made with freshwater pearls, abalone, amethyst, and other semiprecious stones.