Must-see shopping in Caribbean Coast

  • Organic Market

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Don't miss the weekly organic market, where local vendors and growers sell snacks typical of the region, particularly tropical produce and chocolate…

  • Lulu Berlu Gallery

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    On a backstreet parallel to the main road, this gallery carries folk art, jewelry, ceramics, embroidered purses and mosaic mirrors, among many other one…

  • Choco

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Québécois partners Martin and Nelson have turned this tidy air-conditioned shop into a must-stop for local Talamanca chocolates (five different brands)…

  • Artistry in Bamboo

    Caribbean Coast

    For three decades and across several countries, expat master craftsman Brian Erikson has been fashioning wonderful things out of bamboo. You may have even…

  • Kolibri

    Tortuguero Village

    Colorful artworks made of recycled driftwood, jicaro fruit and the flower pods of coconut trees are housed in this sleek white gallery space on Tortuguero…

  • Reggaeland

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Come to the area of the beach at the southern end of town for souvenirs, brightly colored vests, multicolored harem pants, beach dresses and reggae…

  • Village Store

    Caribbean Coast

    A couple of minutes' walk from the boat landing, this is the place to get your groceries, including fresh meat, bread, fruit and vegetables. Also stocks…

  • Souvenir Pura Vida

    Tortuguero Village

    On the main street, this is the place to pick up a postcard, a Tortuguero turtle T-shirt, a pack of turtle-themed playing cards or some local woodwork…