Shopping in La Fortuna de San Carlos

THE 10 BEST Places to Go Shopping in La Fortuna de San Carlos

Shopping in La Fortuna de San Carlos

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  • JP2E
    South Lake Tahoe, CA36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible artwork by local artist. Great way to support them we bought a mask and the details were amazing. Prices are reasonable for the cool art.
    Written 29 July 2023
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  • JT.
    Boise, ID19 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful little gallery with great art by local artists. My wife and I purchased a nice piece and had it shipped. This was originally a poor review but I am not modifying the review. We purchased the art during our trip and was told we would receive an email with tracking and would see the painting days after our return home. Instead there was no email and no painting for 3 weeks. We had assumed we were duped and wasted $800. Alas the painting eventually arrived. Our worry would have been prevented had we been able to contact them which isn't possible (their phone does't work and no email is given) and/or had we been told it would take several weeks or an email sent. Thus while we loved this little gallery, I would suggest being careful and at least having a conversation with the staff if having art shipped. Get their contact information and have a way to contact them after your purchase.
    Written 12 April 2021
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  • Jamie K
    New York City, NY7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Made an unexpected stop for dinner one night and it was our best dinner in Costa Rica! 100% authentic. There was no menu and the staff did not speak any English but we managed to order great food/drinks and felt extremely welcomed by everyone! Highly recommend!
    Written 10 November 2016
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  • carrie c
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good prices! They have a wide range of items: jewelry, art, carvings, wood, pottery, etc. All items were priced well. I found items that I liked here over any of the souvenir stores.
    Written 19 April 2022
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  • 138candaceh
    Alexandria, Virginia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Leo and his crafts were absolutely beautiful, creative, and well priced. Leo showed us around his garden and shared his birds and coconut with us. The garden is a beautiful space and to see the care and craftsmanship and learn about the plants was an added bonus to visiting his shop. Definitely recommend seeking this one out. I'm including pictures of plants from the garden as well as my favorite souvenir - a mask made by Leo.
    Written 12 January 2024
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  • Andrew B
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is such a variety of clothing and it is all handmade.
    All the pieces so colorful! Anne is super nice as well.
    Written 1 May 2022
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  • Kaitlin C
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not only are the tattoos amazing, the whole shop was!! So much fun. They were able to fit 4 people in on a Sunday (one of the only places open on Sunday) and good price / vibes. Totally recommend
    Written 30 January 2024
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  • Joey613
    Battambang, Cambodia704 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This spot is a bit out of the main touristy area though IS on the Main Street. They have very cool woodworks and artwork and the prices are probably half of what they are in the MAIN area of La Fortuna. Stopping by here is a no-brainer if you’re looking for (more) affordable unique souvenirs.
    Written 4 April 2022
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  • Tefv
    San José3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing local shop in La Fortuna! You can buy all the locally and high quality made items. If you like unique and sustainable travel gifts, don't miss this pop-up store located in the heart of La Fortuna downtown.
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • lizcar15
    Connecticut6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a pleasant change from kitschy souvenirs!! The variety of art was wonderful! We were able to purchase unique handmade necklaces as gifts - but easily could have bought a lot more just for myself!!! May have to go back to do that!!!

    My teenagers were not that into it- but the ice cream shop next door offered perfect motivation!!
    Written 9 October 2016
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  • PG
    San Francisco, CA16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Reusbin offers excellent taxi service in La Fortuna! Just contact him on WhatsApp, he responds right away. He provides upfront pricing and legal taxi numbers before pickup. His guys Luis and Esteban were great. Very flexible for any changes too--when we asked for an earlier pickup, Luis wasn't available, so he picked us up himself. We've used his service for 3 multi stop trips so far. We don't have a car and Reusbin makes getting around La Fortuna very easy. Much better than Uber because all of your money is going to Costa Rican locals.
    Written 8 February 2024
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