A Must Do in San Jose city

The San Jose Central Market is an important cultural site in Costa Rica as it is one of the oldest and most representative places of San Jose, the capital city of the country. The market opened in 1880, making it one of the oldest landmarks in Costa Rica as the country declared independence in 1821. Nowadays, the bustling market is filled with both locals and tourists and is one of the must sees in the city.

If you have an afternoon to kill in San Jose, definitely check out this market. You can buy some nice souvenirs, get some yummy traditional food and mingle with the locals.

Map

San Jose Central Market map

The San Jose Central market is in downtown San Jose, 18 kilometers (11.2 miles) from San Jose Airport. The drive takes around 20 minutes.

Hours

The San Jose Central Market is open Monday through Saturday from 630 AM to 6 PM.

How to Get There

The best way to get to the San Jose Central Market is by taxi, Uber or walking. The market is on Avenida Central, the main street…