Shopping in Costa Rica

Shopping in Costa Rica is not the same as shopping in any other country of the world. Prices are slightly higher than in other Latin American countries.Take into accout that there are not so many big malls and department stores, the most popular of them are located in the Central Valley where you can get your shopping fix. They offer the tourists everything they will need in the way of purchasing options. To buy some souvenirs visit the San Jose Central Market, but pay attention that there are many thieves and pickpockets hanging around. Special purchases include wood and leather rocking chairs, carved masks, ceramics, gold pre-Columbian replica jewelry, and leather handicrafts. To have a rest after shopping visit small 'Sodas' (little restaurants), all of which have the best coffee in the world - even if some of them serve it in a drinking glass or a broken cup.