Central Market (Mercado Central) Flea and Street market. Bordered by Avdas. Central and 1 and Cs. 6 and 8 Barrió La Merced San José, Costa Rica San Jose,
Costa Rica’s Mercado Central, or Central Market, is the largest marketplace in San Jose.
The Central Market is more than a common sale place. It is a congregation place, which city life passes day by day. It is a maze of shops and eateries and not for the claustrophobic.
Here one literally rubs elbows with locals. Everyone has a smile and there is no carnie hacking. Every time I’m in San Jose, I look forward of going here, it is usually the day before I leave because I get gifts and stock up on about twenty kilos of fresh ground coffee from various regions.
If you had to see one item in San Jose, Costa Rica, no doubt the Mercado Central would be it. Located almost in the heart of downtown pedestrian only street, Av Central and 6th street it is one of the best displays of Costa Rica culture and society. Read more...(604 words, 1 image, estimated 2:25 mins reading time)
Building a house in Costa Rica is not as hard as one thinks.
If you are considering building or investing in a home in Costa Rica then you will find these articles both useful and informative. When I first began my primer steps, I searched the internet and papers and bulletins for information to give me direction and was not able to find any unbiased or truth or experienced information.
So as an experienced contractor of 30 years in Canada, USA, and Costa Rica I have decided to inform all who wish to read the procedures, protocols, laws, in building (purchasing) a home in Costa Rica. This “category of construction” blog will walk you through the entire construction entity from conception to occupancy. I will provide you with photos, and please make comments and ask questions and I will try to answer them.
Like any important decisions that you may make, I encourage, appeal, advise, counsel and advocate you do your due diligence before investing in Costa Rica. Read more...(1066 words, 1 image, estimated 4:16 mins reading time)
