- Address: Avenida Central, San Jose 10101, Costa Rica
- Hours: Closed Sundays
- Admission: Free
San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central) Tours
The lively San Jose Central Market was founded in 1880. For free entertainment and a real taste of the local atmosphere, there’s no better place in the city!
The market has more than 200 stalls, selling everything under the sun from souvenirs and cowboy boots to herbal remedies and handicrafts.
Inside you’ll also find cafes and bars for a welcome break between browsing. Pick up some coffee beans for a tasty souvenir.
Practical Info
San Jose Market is a block over from the cathedral, between Avenida Central, Avenida 1 and Calles 6 and 8.
The market covers several blocks of alleyways and backstreets next to the Mercado Borbon, which specializes in meat and fresh produce.
Tours & Tickets
San Jose Walking Tour: Food, History and Architecture
Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital as you ... Read more
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
This city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with an authentic cultural experience with on-board folkloric music. The tour includes guided ... Read more
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Cartago Day Trip by Rail from San Jose: Bike Ride and Market Tour
Ready for a change of scenery from the hustle and bustle of San Jose? Ride the rails to nearby Cartago and enjoy a bike tour of the historical town! After a ... Read more
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
San Jose Beer Tasting Tour
Explore San Jose’s Barrio Escalante and its assortment of microbreweries on a 3-hour beer tasting tour. Your informative local guide shares knowledge of Costa ... Read more
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
San Jose: Pura Vida Experience Tour: Tapas, Traditional Masks and Escazu Visit
Delve beneath the surface of San Jose on an in-depth walking tour of the city. Experience local life in Costa Rica, visit a popular park and meet an artisan ... Read more
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
San Jose by Night with 3-course Dinner and Wine at a favorite local restaurant
Walk in the shoes of a typical ‘tico,’ or native Costa Rican, on this 4-hour evening tour of San Jose and dinner in Guachipelin. Meander through San Jose’s ... Read more
Location: San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Half-Day San Jose Evening Bus Tour with Dinner and Pickup
This 5-hour evening tour will begin with pick you up at your hotel, our personalized city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with luxury, VIP ... Read more
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Duration: 5 hours (approx.)
