Liberia, Costa Rica

This shopping mall, right at the entry point to Liberia when coming from (or heading to) the airport, offers great variety when it comes to fashion and accessories, along with a range of cafes and restaurants bound to suit your taste. You can find both everyday necessities as well as unique souvenirs all under one roof.

Once you're ready to explore rain and cloud forests, natural parks and hike up the volcanos, hit the beach and ride the surf, you will find yourself in need of some quality gear. Head to Ranas Surf for great selection and quality, as well as expert advice.

Country House Liberia offers an awesome selection of fresh vegetables and fruits. Prices are comparable or better than Maxi Pali and Walmart while you also get better quality and the ripest and juiciest produce.

This gallery is an art lover's paradise, and a great spot for picking up unique pieces: 15 rooms full of paintings, sculptures and diverse products of artistic expression. More than 65 artists have contributed to the great idea of supporting the region's art development with more than 400 pieces on display, and while some of them are on sale, others are just there to be admired.

This boutique offers brands exclusively of Costa Rican artists and designers, and the items on sale — ranging from clothes to accessories for men, woman and children — are executed in detail and are of excellent quality. While Liz, the owner, can tell a story about each piece, you will probably find a most unique gem that will conjure up its own story in your imagination.

Coffee lovers should head to Café Tío Leo for high-quality coffee beans sold by staff with comprehensive expertise. Just drop in on the way to or back from the beach, and encounter a world that revolves around the beloved black beans and aromatic brews. Coffee can be sampled on-site.

This quirky shop is a hidden gem in Liberia, selling handcrafted items and artisan works that all range from carefully carved sculptures to cloth bags and glass work. Head here for browsing through the venue's abundant offer, and for finding that special souvenir to bring back home.