5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Had a complete sea bass dinner for about $9.00. Very good!
Mercado Central
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Tours & day trips
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Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
Activity duration is 16 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Adventure & outdoor
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Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose
Activity duration is 3 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
History & culture
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ISLA TORTUGA DESDE SAN JOSÉ
Activity duration is 12 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Private & custom tours
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Spring
Activity duration is 10 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Classes & workshops
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San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class
Activity duration is 4 hours
9.6 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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