5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Had a complete sea bass dinner for about $9.00. Very good!
Mercado Central Tours
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Tours & day trips
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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Activity duration is 16 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo
Activity duration is 2 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
Activity duration is 10 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Water activities
See all 18 activitiesDay Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Activity duration is 16 hours
7.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
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San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner, Cooking & Cocktail Class
Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Reviews of Mercado Central
4.2
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Take the urban adventure tour of small bites, you'll love it.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
Smelly and mostly the same stuff from one shop to the next. I found it boring.
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Best Lodging Options Near Mercado Central
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Gran Hotel Costa Rica, Curio Collection by Hilton
Central & Second Ave, between 1 & 3 San José
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