Local Markets and Grocery Stores

Costa Rica’s year round growing season and nutrient packed volcanic soil make it one of the best places in the world to grow produce.

If you’re passionate about food and would like to get your hands on some of Costa Rica’s amazing, fresh, organic, and locally grown produce- including meat and fish- then checking out one of the many local Ferias or Farmers Markets near Escaleras Escape is a must!

You will find these Ferias are so much more than your average shopping run— offering up everything from fresh produce, to homemade specialities and treats, to live music, hand crafted cheeses, and much much more!

Immerse yourself into local Costa Rican life and culture by checking out one of the ferias below!

Markets by Day of the Week

Tuesday: Tinamaste

Wednesday: Bahia

Thursday: San Isidro

Friday: Dominical

Saturday: Uvita and Quepos

Local Grocery Stores

Dominical Supermarket is a small grocery store located in Dominical.

Although the shop is small, they will usually have everything you need, including beer, wine, and spirits.

There’s an ATM located just to the right of the entrance and the shop accepts both cash and credit card.

Mama Toucan’s is an all natural grocery store located in the heart of Dominical.

They have a wide range of all natural products and offer certified organic produce every day of the week, as well as, tons of vegan/vegetarian options.

There’s an ATM at the entrance to the shop.

BM is the located in Uvita and is the largest grocery store in the area.

They accept colones, dollars, and credit cards.

There is an ATM conveniently located just inside the shop.

The Supermercado is located in Uvita and is the 2nd largest grocery store in the area.

They accept colones, dollars, and credit cards.

There is an ATM located just outside of the entrance at the BCR (Banco de Costa Rica)