Mercado Borbón — Local services in Merced

We went here on a saturday. I was of course very very crowded. Made it very hard to move around. I also thought most of the food places were over priced. Apart from this it seemed like we were seeing the same 4-5 stores cloned over and over again. You got your dry kitchen goods and spices, your souvenir store,meat and veggie stores, restaurant with costa rican dishes ... pretty much it. maybe a couple of other unique stores. I probably wouldn't visit again unless I wanted to buy some meats and fresh...

For fresh fruits & vegetables, you cannot beat Borbón market. Located in the heart of San José, it is an indoor farmer's market layed out like a labyrinth. You can wander for hours. Up & down, left & right. Also, you can find meat & chicken, household products, kitchen supplies & a lot more. A little knowledge of Spanish helps, as you need to ask prices. I believe it to be a fun adventure for most tourists. However, if you look & act like a tourist, be mindful of your...

Because of its location, this is a rather overlooked market. I like it because sometimes they have vegetables and things that you can't find anywhere else. There is a very good seafood market there with good prices. It is almost like a rabbit warren there and can be confusing to find your way around. It is also not in the best part of town so hang on to your personal belongings while...