Must-see shopping in Península de Nicoya

Cocotales

Playa Sámara

Carlos Caicedo travels around South America to procure gorgeous semiprecious stones, which he crafts into fine jewelry right here in the back of his shop,…

Jaime Peligro

Playa Tamarindo

If you're still into the non-downloadable beach tome, 'Jimmy Danger' is your man. He's got a treasure trove of used travel guides, fiction, CDs and DVDs…

Marea Surf Shop Café

Playa Sámara

Part cafe, part downtown surf shop, it rents gear, offers lessons, and has top-quality rash guards, board shorts and boards for the buying. Bonus: the…