Photos: Weekend at the farmers market

Costa Rica has had farmers markets since before they were cool.

Every weekend, towns across the country block off roads for their farmers market, or feria del agricultor. The gatherings are an excellent place to buy fresh fruits and veggies, of course, and they’re also a setting to try new foods, find hand-crafted art and interact with your community.

• Read: Off the eaten path: The Escazú Farmers Market

Tico Times photographer Jacob Spetzler recently visited the Zapote Farmers Market. Here are his favorite shots:

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  A vendor arranges his display at the Zapote Farmers Market.

  

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  The Zapote Farmers Market in May 2019.

  

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  Mangoes, anyone?

  

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  A man carries limes at the Zapote Farmers Market.

  

To find your local farmers market, click here.