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Shopping in
Costa Rica
Qué comprar en Costa Rica
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Costa Rica es un buen destino para comprar artesanía típica del país. Muchos de los productos que se pueden encontrar en los mercados de las grandes ciudades o de los pequeños pueblos costeros destacan por estar elaborados a mano y por su buen gusto. Principalmente se pueden comprar máscaras, tapices, cuadros, figuras o las populares carretas de alegres colores originarias de Sarchi.
El material más utilizado para crear estás piezas suele ser la madera tallada, aunque también se pueden ver colecciones de bisutería realizada en oro o plata. El lugar ideal para salir de compras por Costa Rica es San José, su capital. Allí, además de los mercados como el Central, también hay tiendas de artesanía muy populares como la galería Namu, Chietón Moren o la Feria verde de Aranjuez. Si lo que se desea es conocer las piezas más típicas de la cerámica costarricense, entonces no podemos perdernos el Ecomuseo de la cerámica chorotega de San Vicente.
Debido a su rica gastronomía, Costa Rica también es un buen país para comprar café, licores o su afamado Guaro. Aunque en algunos puestos de la calle es posible regatear, en muchos de los establecimientos los precios son fijos y no hay mucho margen para negociar.
Clothing
The clothes made by the native communities and huetar hats are some of the most sought-after products by travellers to Costa Rica. Many of the garments are made by hand in the villages of the interior, or in the markets on the coast. Also, leather is another popular material. In San José, there are several stores where you can find good quality leather goods such as handbags, jackets and leather shoes in traditional Costa Rican designs.
Crafts
One of the main variety of products in the country are pieces of wood made by hand with the typical motifs of Costa Rica. There is also an abundance of ceramics, tapestries and colorful paintings. Most of the Costa Rican handicrafts are on sale in many of the markets of cities such as San José, where in addition to the Central Market there are also specialized stores such as the Namu Gallery or the Aranjuez Green Fair, open on Saturdays in the morning. Also in the coastal regions such as Guanacaste or in the interior of the country, such as in the area around the Arenal Volcano. One of the most typical products of the country are the painted carts in the original Sarchi colors, although they can be found in almost all the markets of the country. Bribrí and Cabécar crafts are very prevalent in Puerto Viejo and its surroundings.
Guaro
This brandy made with sugar cane is one of the most consumed liquors in Costa Rica. It can be found in most bars in the city, and you can buy bottles in the country's supermarkets or in shopping centres such as Terra Mall or Multiplaza, in San Jose. This type of products, which usually attract the attention of travellers, will always be much cheaper in the capital or in the grocery stores of small towns than in more touristy places such as Monteverde, Arenal or Guanacaste, where prices are sometimes somewhat higher.
Souvenirs
Costa Rica has a great variety of souvenir items: figures, paintings, keychains, hats, and hammocks among others. Many of them have Costa Rican motifs such as the toucan and the Arenal volcano. In San José, one of the places where you can find more diverse products at good prices is in La Casona, on Central Street. The most touristic places such as Tortuguero, La Fortuna or Monteverde also have markets and stores specializing in souvenirs, although due to the influx of visitors the prices tend to be higher.
