The Central Market in San Jose is a must-visit! This place is filled with interesting shops to buy souvenirs and lots of food!

The San José Central Market is a vibrant and bustling cultural center that has been in existence since 1880. Located in downtown San Jose, the market is an ideal place to explore Costa Rican culture and cuisine. Stalls and shops are overflowing with souvenirs, traditional herbs and spices, produce, beans, coffee, meat, seafood, textiles and more. A visit to San José Central Market is sure to be filled with exciting cultural experiences, tasty bites to eat, and unique shopping opportunities. With lines of people eagerly awaiting traditional talapinto from soda Tala, ceviche from Marisqueria and Soda Brigitte, ice-cream "crema" from La Sorbetera de Lolo Mora, fruit smoothies from El Mercado de las Frutas, coffee and treats from Cafe del Mercado; and delicious olla de carne beef stew from Soda San Martin, San José Central Market is sure to make your time in this beautiful city truly unforgettable.