Planning a shopping tour in Costa Rica, any tourist should know that stores in this country are open from 9:00 to 20:00. For lunch, most of them are closed from 12:00 to 14:00. Only national currency or credit cards are accepted for payment in all stores.
When shopping in Costa Rica, most visitors want to buy all kinds of crafts made of tropical wood. Among them stand out animal figurines, masks, boxes, dishes. An equally popular purchase is a colorful hammock, themed T-shirts with wildlife motifs, coffee products and jewelry with semi-precious stones or coral.
If you hit the sale season in Costa Rica, remember that it is strictly forbidden to buy products made of jaguar or ocelot fur, tortoise shell and quetzal feathers. It is also worth paying attention to Costa Rican brands. Decorated with flowers, animals and birds, they are extremely popular among collectors. Even without taking into account the sales, Costa Rica can be visited at any time of year to enjoy a colorful and unforgettable shopping experience.
