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I visited this market mainly to kill some time and have a look and why not, maybe even buy something if I found something nice and unique. The market was very quiet so all vendors had nothing to do and wouldn't stop talking to me even when I was saying I wasn't interested. And it's a lot of vendors, so after being nice to the first three and wasting like 15 minutes talking to them I decided I don't want to do that. All I wanted was some quiet time to observe myself but that was impossible. I had to try and avoid eye contact and rush out or I'd spend an hour there just listening to them talk and try to convince me to buy cheap, mass-produced souvenirs. I did find a couple of things I liked but the vendors were so pushy that I didn't feel like buying.…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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We visited this old market with a guide on a walking tour of central San Jose. It houses a large number of traders offering a huge range of products. We sampled a delicious tortilla and superb ice cream. Definitely worth a visit.
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Date of experience: March 2020
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Response from ArteTico, Propietario at Mercado Municipal De Artesanias
Responded 15 Jun 2020
Gracias por su visita estamos a sus a sus órdenes
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Sensory overload of junky trinkets and fast-talking vendors. Stall after stall of all the same thing. With the "Artesnias" we were expecting / hoping for even just a bit of local-made items, but not! Don't waste your time. The main Mercado is superior experience - mostly food, basic items, etc., but a few gems here and there - good for buying spices, coffee, etc.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Was pleasantly surprised to stumble across Rigo Shine Hammock shop. Brought two back with me. The other shop owners are helpful and will customize anything for you.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Good place to buy gifts for friends and family. Anything from hammocks to table runners, toys & dolls to T-shirts and purses.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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