The 16 best shopping and stores in La Fortuna de San Carlos

Great food that was unique and delicious. Great service and friendly staff. David was our waiter and made the experience great! We ordered steak, ribs, chicken, and burgers… and all were amazing.

The atmosphere, food and service was amazing. Henry and Nela was very kind and accommodating. Absolutely love this place. Mucho Bueno!

10/10 The food was amazing The staff every single one was amazing and friendly The atmosphere feels a place you can have a good vibes plus is really close to La Fortuna Park

David made fantastic coffee and cocktails. Food was delicious and service was great. Would definitely come back

I would like to start with a positive review : The restaurant is located in the center of the town. One thing I would like to mention that the manager of the cafe told us that service fee is not considered tips. However based on our research and when we asked other places service fee is considered tips. Plus taxes . So don’t be fooled ! The place is not designed to have guest during the rainy season. It was pouring and we had to move the table several times. Eventually we moved to another table( still had few drops here and there). We were excited about the food but that disappointed us as well. There were limited choices of dishes. one dish carpaccio that was good the rest of the food was very dry( meat), ceviche ( watery), drinks were very expensive( the quality and service doesn’t align). And we paid around $150 for the table of 4 with only 1 main dish and 3 appetizers. I don’t recommend to go there unless you don’t have any other choices. But there are multiple choices. We went to another place and were much surprised by the quality, prices, attitude: I would highly recommend to visit Cafe Rest Raul Costano Fortuna. There is a nice view, wonderful food, and police staff.

Food was good, but not great. When you think about grilling you think about the kiss of fire that the grill gives to the meat, and here that was missing. Felt like they punched the meat and then served it. Service was good!! The cocktails were a little toned down. Whenever you see certain ingredients in the cocktail description you expect that flavour to be very present. It was not the case. The price point for the items here was not low, so it just feels like the food was not matching that point.

Maria Bonita has amazing food, fantastic drinks and great service! Daniel was our server, and he had great recommendations. If you come from US and want steak, you will be disappointed. I had the Buffalo Tenderloin, and it was cooked to perfection.

Beautiful shop, tasty treats—but not worth the price. We stopped into Chocolate Fusion for a sweet break and enjoyed the overall atmosphere. The coffee was solid, and the chocolates were good—but not $45-for-10-chocolates-and-two-drinks good. Everything looked beautiful and was clearly made with care, but the prices felt more like luxury branding than true value. If you’re looking for a small indulgence or a gift, it’s fine—but don’t come hungry.

Seems like a place where you will find everything you’re looking for when it comes to chocolate, treats, pastries, and even coffee. They have ice cream and coffee as well as chocolates. I give it four stars only for the fact that the prices are a bit steep for the average Costa Rica. Other than that, excellent variety.

Nice coffee and dessert place. Very rich chocolate flavours and beatiful interior - although note it does get very busy throughout the day. Molten lava cake was great but they did not make it warm enough. Ice cream is also nice but nothing special. European prices

Me & my husband came here for our honeymoon and we fell in love with this place. Every morning we’d come in order a different coffee and play chess. The atmosphere is so calm and welcoming , there’s plenty of spots to sit and relax. They have games laid around everywhere , pastries, and ice cream. A selection of all different types of coffees and drinks as well. Yarirza always served us and we looked forward to seeing her every morning and saying hi! Her hospitality was always appreciated and she was very nice and has a welcoming smile. We highlight recommended you give Chocolate Fusion a try :)

Lots of options. Stopped briefly to get a piece of chocolate cake and iced coffee. Very delicious. But the cake wasnt as good the next day, so you'll want to eat it fresh.

Great place ! Coffee was delicious and the decor was super modern and adorable with board games at each table. Staff was polite and helpful! Would recommend !!

This is our favorite spot every time we travel to La Fortuna, the best coffee shop in the town if not, in the whole province. Friendly staff, fast service, and very clean. The pastry taste amazing give it a shot and thank me later! Highly recommended.

Appears to be good value for money until you pay. Price on ticket displayed was more than 10% lower than price charged. When I queried they said it was because I was not a member. This is not apparent from any signage. Buyers beware. Cheaper in Super Rosvil.

Signs (above head) were in Spanish and English which was nice. No AC so it can get hot there. Decent variety however we couldn't find coffee "socks"

Pretty good market felt like open air. Not what you're used to in the US but hey when you're in Costa Rica Puerto Vida had most everything I needed even a few American potato chips.

Clean well stocked , get pretty much anything you need in the way of groceries

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The supermarket is cheap and has a wide range of items. Everything can be found except for real bread. Definitely recommendable.

Wide variety of goods. No airconditioning. Beware: if you buy beer in bootles, they give you a hard time when you return the bottles and don't buy a new one. Often they won't accept the empties. Looks like they are trying to make extra money at your expense.

Prices are nice compared to the nearby resorts and the closer stores. Liquor was cheap. But mixers were sparse.

most employees are too lazy to work Fifteen people are lined up with only one open cash register and wait 45 minutes. There's only one cashier. The others just stand around and play with their cell phones. The woman calls the employees standing around for help, but no one opens the door for more. The work ethic at Maxi Pali is extremely depressing. If I were the boss I would immediately fire everyone except the one who worked at the cash register

Plenty of safe parking. Has more variaty then any other supermarket in town. Very good on prices. Also has a pharmacy inside the store with really low prices.

An American tourist treated like a local. There is no higher compliment.

They have all you need but it feels like a warehouse

Our favorite supermarket in La fortuna. Best selection.

Horrible service by the manager with glasses and green eyes. I asked her for help to find diapers and she dismissed me and walked away. I couldn't believe it. I saw her upon paying for my items and told her it was a bad service and if she was mad or something to which she answered yes. Surprised she is managing anything with that type of unacceptable service. Go elsewhere, people are general very friendly in LaFortuna.

Valeria was an amazing tour guide she was vey informative, friendly, and funny! It was very interesting and the chocolate and coffee was delicious!!! Would definitely recommend for all ages! We also got to try sugarcane and learned a lot about it!

We did a morning tour with Coffee & Chocolate Tour La Fortuna; it took about 2.5 hours and was wonderful ! Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us around the demo areas of coffee, cacao and sugarcane plants and how the beans / canes are processed. The demo areas have plants of a few different sizes bearing the coffee beans or the cacao fruits and we saw examples of harvesting stages, different stages of fermentation or roasting and grinding, and lastly got samples to taste. The coffee tour was very informative about I roasted, light, medium or dark roasted beans, how their aromas and caffeine contents vary and ended with the guide brewing a pot of coffee using a local drip set up. In the chocolate tour we got to taste some pre made chocolates and also made some ourselves by mixing ingredients like processed cacao powder, sugar, milk, additions like peanut butter etc. Lastly, during the sugarcane tour, he showed us how sugarcane stems are pressed to extract juice. Overall it was a very informative and engaging tour, and worth the time. We even saw a sloth hanging out in one of the tall nearby trees.

We did the coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane tour. It was about 2 hours. Our guide johnny was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about all 3 items and got to try some tasty coffee and chocolate that he had made.

I highly recommend this tour! I came with our family of 5, 2 adults and kids ages 11,7 and a 10mo baby. We were also with my dad and uncle who are seniors and we all enjoyed it. It was very informative, we saw and learned a lot about different plants and fruits in the farm and about the process of making coffee and chocolate and even sugar syrup. My sons participated in all the different process and had a great time. The price of the tour is totally reasonable and you can also purchase different wines and chocolates there.

The coffee chocolate and sugar cane tour was all great. Excellent tour by Harold that taught us all about the coffee and chocolate production with so much passion. We had some coffee, tried chocolate and drank the sugar cane.

We had a fantastic time on the Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugar Cane Tour in La Fortuna. Our guides, Jason and Kathy, were extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and made the entire experience feel personal and enjoyable. Their passion for Costa Rican culture and tradition really brought the tour to life. Overall, it was a great experience and one I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area.

This was an incredible experience! I was thrilled to witness firsthand the processes of coffee and chocolate production. Having tasted chocolate from various sources, I can confidently say that the fresh, homemade chocolate I enjoyed here surpassed them all. The factory-processed chocolates I've had in the past simply cannot compare. The coffee was equally exceptional. Our knowledgeable guide provided valuable insights throughout the tour, ensuring I learned a great deal. This experience was truly enlightening and a highlight of my trip.

Nice Barbershop in town, very skilled barbers, clean place, and very affordable prices 👌, se los recomiendo. Highly recommended

Nice little cubby in the middle of the block. The drive opens up tot eh parking area with everything from ice cream to dentistry And a Phone store with Claro representatives manning their desk. Dont bring anything larger than a two door car or it will be tough to leave.

Meh... very little parking

Super

(Translated by Google) It was a pleasure meeting and getting tattooed by David! He was very professional and knew how to fulfill my request in the best way possible! Thanks again, David! and Pura Vida ❤️ (Original) Fue un placer conocer y hacerse tatuar por David! fue muy profesional y supo satisfacer mi petición de la mejor manera! gracias otra vez David! y Pura Vida ❤️

(Translated by Google) Good variety but could be improved, perhaps in cleaning (Original) Buena variedad pero se puede mejorar, quizás en la limpieza

(Translated by Google) You'll find beauty salons, perfumeries, jewelry, and the best barbers and hairdressers. Excellent service. (Original) Encuentras las estéticas, perfumería, joyeríay los mejores barberos y peluqueros. Muy buen trato.

Be careful with their prices. I felt like I was scammed. Not sure if it was the case of water that they overcharged or a tiny Hagen Daz. But I ended up paying 2 or 3 times more than I would pay back in the states. My guess is the case of water. You are better off buying individual water bottles

NO PRICE TAGS, OVERPRICED, BE CAREFUL! They sold tomato soup which had seal broken already. Went back within 10 minutes, but they refused to give a replacement. I had the bill with me also. Overpriced as well $16 for 8 bottle of water, $7 for soup! Prices are not displayed for any item. You get the idea right! Go somewhere else if you can. I have photos of bill and item taken. Let me try to post also. When I said I will complain the guy said go ahead🤔

Very good stock of beers. Especially local craft beers but also some foreign. You can drink them cold on their own patio. Cheers!

Careful when paying in cash, incorrect change may be given back if you don't watch out.

Great place to grab groceries or snacks. Not the biggest selection but good enough to get you by for a few days.

Good place for snacks and wine. Tons of candy and chips.

Fantastic.

We found great gifts from local artists for friends and family (and ourselves) including soaps, chocolate, local rocks, bracelets, prints, a skirt and a silver ring. Great place for souvenirs! Staff was so friendly as well.

Our group of 6 came and everyone left with something! A great mix of jewelry, t-shirts, art, and miscellaneous souvenirs made by local artisans! Was unique among many of the other gift shops in the area that everything within the shop was made by local artists. The owner was there and was super helpful with any of our questions and highlighted many of the great products within the shop. Would recommend to anyone looking to take a piece of Costa Rica home with them!

What a fantastic shop. Everything is handmade by local artisans, with a range of prices so there is truly something for every budget. I purchased this beautiful garnet ring, and had Sophie the on site jeweler custom make me a fire opal necklace with a super fast turnaround, I messaged her Sunday night about the piece and had it by Tuesday morning. Each piece was only $95 each which is a super fair price. If you’re looking for something other than jewelry, there’s beautiful prints, ceramics, leather goods, crocheted pieces, kitchenware, chocolate and more! It can be hard to find good souvenirs when traveling that aren’t just mass produced, so this place is definitely worth stopping by.

Probably the nicest gift/ souvenir store in the town. All the stock is from independent makers/ businesses. Gorgeous ceramics, artwork and a really good selection of chocolate from Two Little Monkeys.

This place is amazing! Such perfect gifts - amazing quality- to take home and cherish or to give to loved ones back home if you are traveling! Staff are so friendly and informative of each handmade gift. I would love to have everything in this store. A Must stop!

I love this store. They have the perfect gifts, at reasonable prices. They had jewelry made from fruit, cute notebooks made from sustainable materials, and so much more.

Their products are so beautiful and unique! They are knowledgeable about stones/crystals. So many different variety of the arts they’ve got. Be careful not to go crazy of your purchase😂 last but not least they are just so beautiful as human beings. Talking to them will warm your heart🌱😊happy shopping😊🙌🏼

Lot's of fresh fruit and veg, good bread, natural remedies, homemade cakes and other local produce.

We went to farmers market for fresh veggies. The local stores do not have much. Lots of veggies -root and greens. There was a line at the cheese place I figured locals knew it. Soft cheese tasted like cheese curd very good. Goat soft cheese at another table. Lots of items local crafters. There was another line in with farmers see the pics her info is there. Best rice and beans with chicken I ever had.(I don’t like rice n beans lol) fillled us for the day. She was very kind . I loved it!

Only was I gave it 4 stars is because when we went there wasn't alot of vendors. What we bought everything was delicious 😋 and great prices

(Translated by Google) Regional products, good selection, fresh. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. (Original) Regionale Produkte, gute Auswahl, frisch. Alle sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit

This is the best souvenir shop we found in La Fortuna. I am so glad we stumbled upon it after trying several others that had the same mass produced stuff over and over. This shop had a great selection of locally sourced and handmade items. We got unique coffees, flavored honey, ceramics, and Christmas ornaments. It’s a small shop, but you can probably find something special!

The best local souvenirs in La Fortuna. Distinctive graphic design and local artist-made products.

Small pop up store right at the main Plaza in la Fortuna. Instead of the typical touristic "trashy" gifts, there you can buy beautiful crafts like cups, pictures or jewelry, all handmade by artesans of the area. The shopkeeper was super friendly.

I bought a tote bag and sticker from this shop about a week ago. I stupidly did not get a receipt but checked my banking card about 10 minutes later and the shop overcharged me by $20. When i went back to speak with the salesperson, she pulled up the receipt. It was there that i noticed she added other items to my purchase to make it more expensive. When i confronted her, she acted very nervous and just said she would refund/was sorry. I understand these shops want to make money, but scamming people trying to support your business is not the way to do it. I ended up returning everything. Ask for a receipt!

Loved this pop up shop! The owner was so sweet and explained where all the locally made items were from. It was nice to find locally and high quality items to remember La Fortuna by.

Fire. The stuff there is definitely high quality but like it’s veryyy expensive. Like, I bought a pin for like 5500 CRC ($11 US dollars).

An awesome local female-owned business with gorgeous gift ideas that are sustainably designed and produced. A small pop up shop well worth a visit. Great souvenirs all from La Fortuna.

It's a decent souvenir shop in central San José. Their store is not very big but they can satisfy your souvenir shopping needs. Don't forget to Hagley as the written prices are pretty jacked up.

I had a wonderful experience shopping here. I met a clerk named Liset who spoke English and helped me to pick fair priced items to take home to friends and family. She informed me about the origins of the unique pieces. We got to talking and she also made some restaurant recommendations! What stood out to me was her concern for my safety as a solo traveler. She let me wait in the store past closing for my uber. She also charged my phone for me. I have a new friend if I'm ever back in Costa Rica and I will definitely recommend this shop to my friends when they travel here for its unique pieces, sale prices, and friendly service.

Great shop and great service

I first found this shop last summer and have taken my friends ever since. Very friendly staff and family-run business. There is a great variety of souvenirs to shop for and it is a one stop shop for everything you want to bring home to family and friends before heading home to the airport!

One of the only truly souvenir places that I could find. Nice staff. Spoke English well. Great deals! Not as expensive. Found some <$5 deals. Interesting items. Was open at 8pm on Tuesday!

Great big souvenir shop but quite expensive if i might add some tuings are worth buying other you can find way cheaper elsewhere.

Highly recommend. I found out that Souvenirs are cheaper here than San Jose's Central Market.

Buyer Beware! This souvenir shop had no sign on it but is in the same location as "Souvenirs Kenliz". The shop has lovely handmade textiles but they are not made in Costa Rica. Unfortunately the mother and daughter will tell you whatever you want to hear in order to get you to buy. My sister-in-law was told by the mother that the tapestry she bought was handmade in Costa Rica and handmade by herself, the mother. The daughter gave us one price and the mother kept trying to squeeze more money out of my sister-n-law. In the end she purchased the tapestry. On our way out I stopped in the lower level of the store and (I'm assuming the husband) told us their goods were from all over Central America. When we arrived back at our hotel we discovered the "Made in El Salvador" tag had not been removed. They didn't need to lie.

Expensive and not nice

(Translated by Google) No response to our “hello” upon returning + a piercing look made us leave the establishment directly. (Original) Pas de réponses à nos « bonjour » en rentrant + un regard perçant nous a fait quitter l’établissement directement.