Café Tío Leo

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.

• Web:

  www.cafetioleo.com

• Address:

  La Gran Nicoya, Guardia, Guanacaste Province

• Phone:

  +506 2667-0062

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am-6pm

• More info:

  Tío Leo offers daily tours of their plantation. Book ahead!

Country House Liberia

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.

• Address:

  Avenida 5, Calle Central, Liberia, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2666 3850

Hidden Garden Art Gallery

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.

• Web:

  www.hiddengardenart.com

• E-mail:

  info@hiddengardenart.com

• Address:

  Highway 21, Liberia, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 8386 6872

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 10am–4pm

• More info:

  This gallery is around 5 km west to the airport.

Nahüa

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.

• Address:

  Calle 2, Avenida 25 de Julio, Liberia, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2666 1666

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun closed

Ranas Surf

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.

• Address:

  Calle Central, Avenidas 25 de Julio & 2, Liberia, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2666 2371

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9am–7pm, Sun closed

Santa Rosa Plaza

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.

• Address:

  Calle 20, Highway 21, Liberia, Costa Rica

• Phone:

  +506 2665 7079

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8am–10pm