Supplies
These are our favorite local spots for groceries, gas and supplies.
Auto Mercado
This is the most Western of the Grocery chains. It’s prices and quality are most similar to Whole Foods in the US. You can find some deals on items that are on sale, otherwise expect things here to be expensive. But sometimes you just need real cream cheese. Auto Mercado is where you will find it.
Mega Super
Just North of the intersection for Tamarindo is a middle of the road grocery chain that serves Ticos and Tourists alike. Prices are more affordable, but you won’t find high end ingredients. We get our meat and produce here for one stop shopping.
Pequeno Mundo
If you are in Liberia and you need to stock up on supplies or get cheap beach gear, go to Pequeno Mundo. It’s like Costa Rica’s Target. We found boogie boards for $10 and snorkel gear for $15, about 1/3 the cost in Tamarindo and the beach resorts.
PriceSmart
Costco’s little outlet in Costa Rica. It has many familiar Kirkland brands but everything is on a smaller scale. A good option for outfitting your vacation rental, electronics, frozen items and meat to feed an army.
ComeFruta
In Villareal this local produce market sells fruits and veggies at a reasonable price.
Mega Hogar
In Santa Cruz at the end of town on the right is this hardware store. There are a lot of cheap Chinese imports here like tools, batteries, cables, etc.