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Galeria Namu

179 Reviews

#2 of 85 things to do in San Jose

Museums, Shopping, Art Galleries

7th Avenue | Between 5th And 7th Streets, San Jose, Costa Rica

Review Highlights

“Authentic ”

I’m surprised this is rated the #1 thing to do in San Jose. I wouldn’t call it a gallery, but... read more

Reviewed November 3, 2018

Sarah_nz31

Brisbane, Australia

via mobile

“Amazing Collection”

This is an incredible gallery store. The owner has amassed a dazzling collection of indigenous art... read more

Reviewed October 30, 2018

DrewF1980

Vancouver, Canada

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4.5 179 reviews

Excellent80%
Very good16%
Average3%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

Travellers talk about

“indigenous art”(16 reviews)

“fair trade”(35 reviews)

“woven baskets”(6 reviews)

About

Galeria Namu is a fair trade art gallery for local and indigenous artists from Costa Rica and surrounding Central America countries. Established in 1998 at this same location, visitors to Costa Rica's capital city of San Jose can find us easily...more

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7th Avenue | Between 5th And 7th Streets, San Jose, Costa Rica

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+506 2256 3412

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Perrygrinate

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom

377135

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Don't waste your time

Superior tourist rubbish.....well overpriced and often very crudely made. I was very disappointed after the reviews.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Perrygrinate

Sarah_nz31

Brisbane, Australia

10521

Reviewed November 3, 2018 via mobile

Authentic

I’m surprised this is rated the #1 thing to do in San Jose. I wouldn’t call it a gallery, but definitely the most appealing artwork available for purchase I have seen during my two weeks in Costa Rica.

Date of experience: November 2018

Thank Sarah_nz31

DrewF1980

Vancouver, Canada

5533

Reviewed October 30, 2018

Amazing Collection

This is an incredible gallery store. The owner has amassed a dazzling collection of indigenous art, ceramics, textiles and weaving from all corners of Central America. Prices are reasonable and fair trade. Not to be missed.

Date of experience: October 2018

Thank DrewF1980

Paul F

San Jose, Costa Rica

Reviewed August 27, 2018

Ah the masks!

The painted carved masks are really spectacular. Worth a visit just to view these gallery quality masks.

Date of experience: November 2017

Thank Paul F

Ruth K

30198

Reviewed August 1, 2018 via mobile

Incredible range of works

The range of Brunka/Boruca masks here is incredible. We weren't going to manage driving all the way to the village on our trip (sadly) and this gallery had by far the best range, both on quality, variety and number. Yes, they are more expensive than...More

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank Ruth K

Dolly L

Alto Boquete, Panama

4416

Reviewed July 28, 2018 via mobile

Excellent Replicas

This small Galeria is chock full of excellent pieces from different regions and time periods. You will be able to purchase some of the pre-Columbian pieces shown in the Jade Museum. Reasonably priced and excellent quality. It's tucked away by the Holiday Inn.

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank Dolly L

LindsayV857

Shanghai, China

13125

Reviewed July 27, 2018 via mobile

Beautiful cultural art and handicrafts!

Definitely recommend if looking for arts and handicrafts made in Costa Rica. I plan on heading back at the end of my trip for a painting I spotted!

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank LindsayV857

ccanderso

Indianapolis, Indiana

8624

Reviewed July 9, 2018

Top notch local crafts

We really enjoyed seeing the beautiful local crafts. Staff is helpful and informative. We got a small handcrafted basket to remember our trip!

Date of experience: July 2018

Thank ccanderso

smoesgaard

Birkerod, Denmark

Reviewed May 13, 2018

Beautiful shop

Lots of local art and the money goes directly to the local people producing the artwork, very good service in the shop.

Date of experience: April 2018

1 Thank smoesgaard

Many thanks, may your kind words be an inspiration to others to check out the beautiful and authentic art we offer!

HayKay1

Montreal, Canada

140101

Reviewed April 24, 2018

This is the Place for Affordable Quality Crafts!

We found this gallery had exactly what we were looking for. The owner is a fountain of information and will patiently and even eagerly answer all your questions because it is obvious he loves indigenous culture and their stories. We ended up buying a mask...More

Date of experience: March 2018

Thank HayKay1

We are very grateful to you for your enthusiastic response! Glad that you realise we make it our business to include as much information - both in the moment and written - about the amazing art we offer. We know personally these artists and have...More

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