Top Things to do in Province of Alajuela
Top Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
Top 10 Gift & Specialty Shops in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica
Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alajuela, Costa Rica including Souvenir Leo, Goodlight Books, Souvenir Museum, Sr. y Sra Ese Souvenir Store, Hand Made Art shop, Coopearsa, Fabrica de Carretas Joaquin Chaverri, The Woodshop Souvenirs, Souvenir Mi Ranchito, Galeria Aguas Verdes.
Restaurants in Province of Alajuela
1. Souvenir Leo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By diverup1 - Langhorne, United States
The folks at the Tree House Hotel recommend that we stop here and we were glad we did. We purchased a few handmade items that Leo and his wife Marisol made themselves and were given a wonderful tour of their gardens that were full of orchids and other local flowers. Leo propagates many of the orchids himself and is proud of them. They also have several parrots that live freely in their yard and will give you an opportunity to hold them and take a photo. Not all of what they sell is handmade and you can find some of it in other shops, however, here you will definitely find wood carvings, jewelry, and other unique crafts that Leo and Marisol proudly call their own. We were happy to stop by this "mom and pop" souvenir shop and support this wonderful, local couple and we had a great time doing it. A highlight for me personally (as a beekeeper) was when Leo showed me his colony of tiny, non stinging pollinating bees that pollinate his orchids. He then walked me across the street to show me a few more that were living wild in some trees. We finished our time off there with a fresh coconut that leo offered us as a refreshing drink!
2. Goodlight Books
3. Souvenir Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 69 reviews
We are a SHOP, specialized in authentic Costa Rican handicrafts. We are a MUSEUM, because behind each handicraft there is a story to be shared, and yes! We share it. We are proud storytellers of our country its traditions and culture. We offer a guided visit through our unique store. It is a special place, full of authentic handicrafts of Costa Rica with a story to tell, designed thinking in the comfort of our visitors and the responsible use of the resources. It is a learning experience of the Costa Rican culture. During 20 minutes, we take our visitors from the definition of handicrafts in Costa Rica, its characteristics and classification, to the understanding of authenticity and how it can be found in any handicraft of the world. Our curating processes is unlike any other. Sustainably Fair ™, the concept based on the methodology we create to guarantee the best selection of Costa Rica handicraft in just one place.
Reviewed By amchinamex
Roberto was such an excellent host. We couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable person help us understand the traditions, culture, and art of the Costa Rican people. A museum where you can actually purchase items at a very reasonable cost! This was our first museum entered in Costa Rica and it was well worth the time we spent there. If I had to do it over again, I'd purchase the seating hammocks and more handmade jewelry by local artists.
4. Sr. y Sra Ese Souvenir Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
5. Hand Made Art shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Are you looking for real local artist souvenirs? Come to our shop and get the best quality creations from the best artist in town. Also here you can customize the product you want. We are here to serve you. Pura Vida Costa Rica!!!
6. Coopearsa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
We are Costa Rica's largest handicraft and furniture market. We give typical painting classes in our souvenir workshop. You can also visit La Finca Restaurant and Butterfly Farm.
Reviewed By jelosamkr - New York City, United States
This is a decades old traditional souvenir shop run by a cooperative. This means that the proceeds are distributed among the members which means you are helping the locals in a more equally way than shopping at a privately owned business. You can find most of the souvenirs you can imagine, ranging from wine bottle stands to refrigerator magnets, and locally produced coffee (Naranjo’s) that by the way has earned lots of prizes on coffee expos and conventions internationally speaking. If you are purchasing a large amount, they will be happy to apply some discount. Visit one the most unique Church temples in Costa Rica, located near here and pay this place a visit! You won’t regret it!
7. Fabrica de Carretas Joaquin Chaverri
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 491jacqueq - Anchorage, United States
Loved watching the machines in action using belts, pulleys and shafts all driven by the water wheel! So cool!! Wished we could have shipped furniture home!!
8. The Woodshop Souvenirs
Find the best collection of Costarrican Souvenirs and coffee, for all budgets and tastes
9. Souvenir Mi Ranchito
Sale of gift items, souvenirs, made of wood and sale of key rings, caps, clothing alluding to Costa Rica
10. Galeria Aguas Verdes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
