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The Costa Rica Coffee Experience

1 Torre Del Tiemp, Calle Pastor Diaz, Jaco, Costa Rica
506 2643-6197
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Ranked #8 of 52 activities in Jaco
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: The Costa Rica Coffee Experience is a to-go coffee shop but offers a whole lot of other things too - somewhat of a general store feel. They carry... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The perfect spot for all your gift needs. Delicious iced coffee, great selection of curated local art, and the most wonderful snacks. I loved their pineapple liquorice, a must try!

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Mission, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Nice little air conditioned shop (across from Mas X Menos) on the main drag in Jaco. They sell some coffees, mugs, a little food, quality T-shirts and lovely pottery by Costa Rican as well as some nice wooden dishes. Much better quality than most of the shops.

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

The charming owner of this lovely shop is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and has put together a wonderful selection of strange and lovely items from Costa Rica and Nicaragua. We bought an awesome piece of pewter made by local artists and a beautiful cocobolo wooden bowl. The pieces are great in themselves but we also loved the stories the owner shared... More

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Cute little shop. One of the few places in Jaco that doesn't sell items from Bali and Thailand!! The owner told me they source their merchandise from Costa Rica and other countries in Central America. A bit pricey but excellent quality.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

You must stop at this wonderful Shop! So many unique pieces of art and great treats. We bought several gifts here. Enjoyed talking to the owner, he was very friendly and knowledgeable. Big Thank You for the Great map to the Airport! :)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Let's be clear, Jaco is a beach town not unlike Virginia Beach or any of the others that inhabit the east coat of the US. But here, you also have Pura Vida and you'll understand it when you get to Costa Rica. This little shop has a great collection of native coffees, chocolates and hand made truly Costa Rican souvenirs.... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

We stopped into The Costa Rica Coffee Experience yesterday evening and had the luxury of meeting Scott, the Canadian Ex-Pat who runs this charming shop. Every item in the store has a story that is both educational and fascinating at the same time. There are truly unique finds to be considered here, whether you are looking for a stunning painting... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Great little store in the middle of Jacó. There are many stores, but most of them got the same stuff, same souvenirs, same t-shirts. This place is different. The owner told us that he goes to all the art fairs in Costa Rica to find new things, like banana chip fingerings. The coffee is special and the ceramic frogs one... More

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Heredia, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

When I go to Jaco, which is every month or so, I always stop into the Costa Rica Coffee Experience for gifts and things like pepper, vanilla, soaps, etc. I have purchased some wonderful, unique gifts here as well as some treasures for my own home. This is hands down the best little shop in Jaco!

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San Francisco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Walked in since the sign "Fruity Monkey Poop" could not be passed. Was delighted to find so many locally made souvenirs. (Those that were not made in Costa Rica were other Central American items that the owner explained interesting histories as well.) Could not have been happier with a shop, or the gifts that I purchased. Or the advice of... More

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