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The 12 Best Costa Rican made holiday gifts

The holiday season has arrived, and along with it, the Mercado Tropical, which will take place again this year at the urban market shopping center Combai in Escazú. The Mercado Tropical is a local fair that promotes Costa Rican handcrafted and eco-friendly products. With the jolliest time of the year upon us, why not fill your shopping list with these lovely products made in Costa Rica? The Tico Times visited the market; here are a few of the things we couldn’t stop thinking about, our top locally made picks.

12. PEZ COCINADO

These beautiful handcrafted ceramic products bringing lovely fish designs to your daily table.

Costa Rica handcrafted ceramic products
(Via PEZ COCINADO’s Facebook)

11. Agro Orchids Costa Rica

Give your family and friends stunning Phalaenopsis Orchids from the town of San Ramón in Alajuela. Agro Orchids Costa Rica has a variety of 50 different orchids in different shapes and colors.

Costa Rica Agro Orchids
(Via Agro Orchids Costa Rica’s Facebook)

10. NOMELLAMO

Fuzzy, crazy stuffed animals will brighten up your children’s days. These colorful creatures come in a varied selection of sizes.

Costa Rica Stuffed Animals
(Via NOMELLAMO’s Facebook)

9. Naturaleza Mística

These personal care products use natural aromas, plant extracts, vegetable oils and aromatherapy to enhance both spiritual and natural beauty.

Costa Rica Soaps
(Via Naturaleza Mística’s Facebook)

8. Slothy Summer Wear

For your upcoming beach vacation, this eco-friendly swimwear line makes a donation for every purchase to the country’s sloth sanctuaries.

Costa Rica Swimwear
(Via Slothy Summer Wear’s Facebook)

7. Chocolates Sibú

From lovely truffles to drinking chocolate, Chocolates Sibú offer a wide selection using traditional techniques and ingredients.

Costa Rica Chocolate
(Via Chocolates Sibú’s Facebook)

6. Ojalá Ediciones

This publishing house offers readers Pachanga Kids, children’s books inspired by Costa Rica’s biodiversity, and Ojalá Ediciones, with high-quality nature photography books.

Costa Rica Children's Book
(Via Ojalá Ediciones’s Facebook)

5. Makalo Swimwear

This Costa Rican swimwear line uses original and exclusive prints inspired by Costa Rica’s natural wonders.

Costa Rica Makalo Swimwear
(Via Makalo Swimwear’s Facebook)

4. Elha

These simple yet elegant jewels will accompany you in your day-to-day life. Elha’s simplicity is inspired by the combination of nature and architecture resulting in organic, geometric jewelry.

Costa Rica Jewlery
(Via Elha’s Facebook)

3.  Pucci

Pucci Editorial offers a wide display of photography books and other products featuring Costa Rica’s natural landscapes.

Costa Rica Photography Books
(Via PUCCI’s Facebook)

2.  Plivertees

Urban street wear inspired by Costa Rica’s identity and the global pop culture. Reconnect with San José’s most vivacious spots.

Costa Rica Urban Street Wear
(Via Plivertees’s Facebook)

1. Ximena Esquivel Joyería

Bringing elegance to day-to-day life or special occasions, Ximena Esquivel offers 100% handcrafted pieces using silver and a varied selection of semiprecious stones.

Costa Rica Silver Jewlery
(Via Ximena Esquivel Joyería’s Facebook)

For more information visit Mercado Tropical’s Facebook page or Facebook event.

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