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Fuerte Bellevista: Flea Market
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  • Name of Shop: Fuerte Bellevista

    There isn’t much to buy in Costa Rica that you couldn’t buy cheaper somewhere else but its fun to rummage through a market even if you don’t buy anything. The are some markets on the west end of downtown, but the area always feels disreputable. On the east end of downtown is a nicer market that has a better feel to it.



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    Theme: Local Craft
    Address: Enter from Avenida Central or Av. 2 at Calle 13
    Directions: On the west side of Fuerte Bellevista (Museo Nacional)
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    Mercado Central – Central Market
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  • San José - Market Entrance, Avenida Central - Calle 6
  • Market Entrance, Avenida Central -
  • Calle 6
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  • Established in 1881, this hall has an entrance at each corner of the block. Essentially, the market contains street vendors that have moved indoors so that you can browse more leisurely if it rains. As with all markets, watch your valuables at all times. Other markets nearby are the Borbón, a block north, at Avenidas 3-5 - Calle 8, and the Coca-Cola bus terminal and market, Avenidas 1-3 - Calle 16.



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    Theme: Local Craft
    Address: Avenida Central-1 - Calle 6-8
    Website: http://www.mcjdcr.go.cr/san_jose_02_merced/mercado_central.html
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    Comments for penumbra about San José
    Jim_Eliason Wed Jun 6, 2007 05:46 UTC
     Nice page!
    margesheppard Tue Mar 6, 2007 18:06 UTC
     We were at this restaurant on Feb. 13. It was our only stop in San Jose and the only place that we used our Visa card. Someone at that Restaurant took our # and charged over $1100 worth of merchandise. We want to notify the manager of that Restaurant.
    metteks Thu Feb 8, 2007 13:55 UTC
     Thank you for your comment on my Copenhagen page. Yes The Lakes are a nice place.
    MalenaN Sat Jan 13, 2007 07:20 UTC
     Great San Jose tips! It is 18 years since I visited San Jose and reading your tips brought back good memories.
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