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  • By arasnosliw on July 12, 2005
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  • test your bargaining skills here - San José
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    The central market in the city center is more of my type of market than the craft one. This one is a huge indoor market where vendors sell items catered more towards locals. Buy fresh meats, vegetables, drinks, or meals here. Get cheap clothes, shoes, jewelry, luggage, whatever. Try some olla de carne; apparently it's a special here. The labyrinth market is not as daunting as some I have seen in other countries. It is actually quite manageable. Once again, try your luck with bargaining. It always helps if you know a little bit of Spanish.

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  • Directions: Btwn Avenida Central & Av. 1 and Calles 6 & 8

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  • Updated By TempNomad on May 29, 2003
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  • One entrance to the exciting Mercado Central - San José
    One entrance to the exciting
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    Mercado Central is located at the end of the pedestrian mall in downtown San Jose. It's a truly eclectic experience. You can find knick-knacks, pack-packs, t-shirts, crafts, flowers, and whatever else you never knew you needed. There are "sodas" if you want cheap eats and there is the most amazing sorbet/ice cream place nestled somewhere in there. I just kept asking for "los helados" until I was directed to the correct place. Mercado Central could probably also go under tourist trap or warnings. Just be smart and watch your back and pockets. Definitely worth the trip!

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  • By Jim_Eliason on August 5, 2007
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  • Mercado Central - San José
    Mercado Central
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    This is San Jose's main market in a colorful building off of Av Central. It ranges from Souveniers to fresh meat and fish

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  • Directions: Btwn Avenida Central & Av. 1 and Calles 6 & 8

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  • By Josilver on June 12, 2007
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  • Mercado Central - Central market - San José
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    A great mix of souveneirs and local produce and food

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  • Directions: Btwn Avenida Central & Av. 1 and Calles 6 & 8

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  • By boltonian on June 2, 2007
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    Listing in the guide books as a 'must see', I disagree. A run down market that sells fruit, cheap and tacky tourist goods, and smelly meat. Have a look, but nothing great here to see.

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  • Directions: Btwn Avenida Central & Av. 1 and Calles 6 & 8

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  • By raabenb on March 17, 2005
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  • The Central Market is an large indoor market that covers a whole city block. Inside, vendors sell different things. There are great souvenirs, clothing, and different kinds of food. There is even a section with plants and animals for sale. It is very large which makes it easy to get lost.

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  • Directions: Between Central and 1st avenues, 6th and 8th streets.

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