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We visited this old market with a guide on a walking tour of central San Jose. It houses a large number of traders offering a huge range of products. We sampled a delicious tortilla and superb ice cream. Definitely worth a visit.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Response from ArteTico, Propietario at Mercado Municipal De Artesanias
Responded Jun. 15, 2020
Gracias por su visita estamos a sus a sus órdenes
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Sensory overload of junky trinkets and fast-talking vendors. Stall after stall of all the same thing. With the "Artesnias" we were expecting / hoping for even just a bit of local-made items, but not! Don't waste your time. The main Mercado is superior experience - mostly food, basic items, etc., but a few gems here and there - good for buying spices, coffee, etc.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Was pleasantly surprised to stumble across Rigo Shine Hammock shop. Brought two back with me. The other shop owners are helpful and will customize anything for you.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Good place to buy gifts for friends and family. Anything from hammocks to table runners, toys & dolls to T-shirts and purses.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Shopping is the downside of Costa Rica. Everything is similar to those in neighboring countries and twice or 3 times more expensive. We visited this market next to a nice park and found nothing worth buying unlike Guatemala, Cuba or Nicaragua.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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