Costa Rica Farmer's MarketThis weekend I took the time and hit the farmer’s market with my family. These days we are in San Jose, dealing with the architects and rented a small apartment for 2 weeks while I get things done, so we needed to do some grocery shopping. In Costa Rica, farmer’s markets are very common, and they all take place in main cities during the weekend.

 

It is amazing how big the variety is in these markets: A vegetarian will go crazy with all the vegetables and legumes to choose from, but the thing that impressed me the most is the extremely low prices. Costa Rica takes its name because the soil is rich and there are many different products available. From avocados to bananas and many different fruits and vegetables from local farmers, Costa Rica can easily be heaven for anyone who likes to eat healthy, anyone who likes to cook and anyone looking for unique delicatessen products.

 

The price gap between the Costa Rica products found in the farmer’s markets compared to the prices given at major grocery stores and supermarkets is huge; it really made me wonder how much a profit are these stores making? Assuming they are buying all these products from the same people that sell them in the farmer’s market. I for one plan on not giving away my money anymore: the quality is just a good if not better than what I purchase in any supermarket, I buy more for a lot less and the experience is nice and fun, you can bargain and even have a great time at any Costa Rica farmer’s market.

 

I know they had one or two farmer’s market back in USA but for some reason I never took the chance to visit them, probably because my life since I relocated to Costa Rica is so laid back, I can actually stop and smell the flowers. I for one fell in love with everything the farmer’s market had to offer and will make sure I can find one in Guanacaste as soon as I get home.