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1. Chietón Morén
A nonprofit association assembles the works of 220 artisans from Costa Rica’s eight original indigenous communities in this attractively arranged setting on the pedestrian mall south of the Museo Nacional. While the place bills itself as “part museum,” all works are for sale at prices fair to the creators and fair to you. (The name translates as “fair deal” in Costa Rica's indigenous Boruca language.) You'll find a good selection of ceramics, jewelry, weavings, and paintings here.
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2. Tienda Eñe
Barrio AmónThe big red Ñ on the window marks this cute little boutique with goods all made by Costa Rican artists and designers. Look for prints, bags, jewelry, and a big selection of mugs.
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3. Artesanía Zurquí
You'll find a well-rounded selection of ceramics, wood, and leather at Artesanía Zurquí.
San Vicente de Moravia, San José, 11401, Costa Rica2240–5302 -
4. Calle Nacional de Artesanía y Pintura
Some 100 souvenir vendors congregate in the so-called "National Street of Artisanry and Painting," a block-long covered walkway on the west side of the Plaza de la Democracia. As you approach, the whole affair looks like a string of metal shacks, and the setup here doesn't live up to the grand name. Some of the sellers do offer bargains on hammocks, wood carvings, and clothing; others sell trinkets probably made in China. Look carefully.
C. 13, Avdas. Ctl.–2, San José, San José, 10101, Costa Rica -
5. Feria Verde
Barrio AranjuezIt's a tad out of the way, but just up the street from the Hotel Aranjuez is the city's best Saturday morning farmers' market. Stock up on organic fruits and veggies and take in the local scene. For something tropical, try some coconut water—you'll get a coconut whacked in half by a machete, and you can sip the water through a straw. Things get underway at 7 am and wind down at 12:30.
North end of C. 19, San José, San José, 10101, Costa Rica -
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6. Hotel Grano de Oro
Paseo ColónThe small gift shop at the Hotel Grano de Oro has an impressive selection of carvings and jewelry on hand.
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7. Kiosco
Barrio EscalanteEnsconced inside Barrio Escalante's trendy Kalú restaurant, the equally trendy Kiosco proffers a good selection of locally made woodwork, fabrics, and ceramics.
C. 31, Avda. 5, San José, San José, 10101, Costa Rica2253–8426 -
8. Mercado Central
This maze of passageways is where the average Costa Rican comes to stock up on day-to-day necessities, but a few stalls of interest to tourists congregate near the southeast entrance. Pickpockets frequent the crowded market; exercise care.
Bordered by Avdas. Ctl.–1 and Cs. 6–8, San José, San José, 10102, Costa Rica -
9. Mercado Municipal de Artesanías
DowntownSeveral dozen souvenir vendors congregate in this one-square-block building on the south side of a small downtown plaza. It's a real mix here. Some of the sellers do offer bargains on hammocks, wood carvings, and clothing; others sell trinkets probably made in China. Look carefully.
Avda. 6, Cs. 5--7, San José, San José, 10101, Costa Rica7174--5371 -
10. Mi Pueblo Verde
This is a standout among the Moravia shops for its fine carvings made from native cocobolo and guapinol wood. Check out the unusual salad bowls.
San Vicente de Moravia, San José, 11401, Costa Rica2235–5742 -
11. Mundo de Recuerdos
If you can't find it at Mundo de Recuerdos, it probably doesn't exist. Here's the largest of the Moravia shops with simply everything—at least of standard souvenir fare—you could ask for under one roof.
San Vicente de Moravia, San José, 11401, Costa Rica2240–8990 -
12. Museo del Jade
The small shop in the Jade Museum sells replicas of many of the pieces in the museum collection. The shop is accessible only if you've paid the $16 museum admission.
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13. Museo del Oro Precolombino
The shop at the entrance of the Museo del Oro Precolombino (Gold Museum) offers a great selection of pre-Columbian-themed jewelry, art, exclusively designed T-shirts, coin key chains, notebooks, and mouse pads. You can access the shop without paying the museum admission.
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14. Terramall
The mammoth trilevel 160-store Terramall is the far eastern suburbs' prime shopping destination.
Autopista Florencio del Castillo, Tres Ríos, Cartago, 30301, Costa Rica2278–6970 -
15. Universal
In addition to selling everything else imaginable, downtown department store Universal stocks a good selection of Latin CDs in its first-floor music department.
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