- Souvenirs from local artisans
- What edible food to bring from Costa Rica?
- Textiles and clothing
- Various little things
One of the main destinations popular in Costa Rica is eco-tourism. Travelers come here to admire nature, unusual rainforests, exotic animals and birds. Not without relaxing on the beach and various marine activities. What should a tourist bring from Costa Rica to remember his vacation in this unusual country?
Souvenirs from local artisans
Many craftsmen sell their products in the markets and in small shops, so any traveler can buy a souvenir made by the hands of the Aborigines at a very reasonable price.
Miniature figurines in the form of a cart with oxen are popular. This is one of the symbols of the country, because before coffee from plantations could be taken out only on such a cart.
Traditional masks, once used by indigenous peoples, are now sold as a souvenir. They are made of wood and painted with bright colors by hand. Not only masks are made of wood, but also many other things - various decorations, small accessories and even teapots.
Ceramics is also a popular material - from a trip you can bring plates, pots, mugs and other dishes made by local residents, as well as personally observe how all these things are born on a potter's wheel.
What to bring edible from Costa Rica?
Costa Rica is an agricultural country where a lot of delicious things are grown. These are fresh vegetables and fruits that can be tasted in local establishments. Freshly caught seafood and even a pig on a spit will be served there. Of course, you can't bring all this abundance with you, but you can grab something as a souvenir.
Costa Rican coffee is appreciated all over the world and is considered one of the best. Walking the streets, you will notice that coffee bushes often grow in people's gardens, so it is not at all difficult to buy aromatic beans here. They are here for every taste - different varieties are presented, and the wallet - from very cheap to elite and expensive. Coffee is sold both in regular supermarkets and in boutiques. You can see the label "organic" on the packaging, which means no pesticides were used in the cultivation. It can also be indicated that the coffee is "grown in the shade" - this indicates that it did not grow on a separate plantation, but among other plants.
For lovers, there are drinks stronger than coffee. Travelers often bring 16-year-old rum from Costa Rica. You should buy it in a specialized boutique. Ladies usually choose coffee and cream liqueur, which is also in great demand.
Besides drinks, the country is famous for original sauces for meat, fish and poultry. They are prepared from several types of peppers and tropical fruits, which gives a unique combination.
Textiles and clothing
One of the main crafts in the villages is weaving and embroidery; the locals make their own clothes and fabrics, and then sell them to tourists. The patterns on all products are usually straightforward - butterflies, birds, plants and everything related to nature. There are also more intricate, geometric patterns. Fabric with this embroidery is often bought for tablecloths, pillowcases and stoles. Another interesting local product is a hammock. They are also made by hand, and from pure cotton.
National clothes can also be bought from locals as a souvenir. It may not be the most practical purchase, but it will definitely remind you of the country. Sellers willingly offer a variety of costumes with embroidery and patterns, allowing them to try on and feel like a real resident of Costa Rica.
Various little things
There are other souvenirs that can be brought from this country. They do not take up much space, so they can easily fit into a travel bag.
- Framed butterflies. An insect with beautiful wings is caught, dried and placed under glass, in a beautiful frame, as collectors do. In Costa Rica, you can easily purchase such a souvenir of any size.
- Coasters for making coffee. Since this particular drink is one of the main attributes of the country, it is not surprising that various accessories for its preparation are also popular.
- Bird feathers with drawings. Craftsmen paint each feather by hand, applying national drawings with different motives.
- Musical frogs. These are original ethnic figurines made of wood.
Another idea for a souvenir that may not seem quite standard is money from Costa Rica. It is the bills themselves that can be left as a keepsake. Firstly, they will definitely remind you of the country, and secondly, they have a very striking design. The paper money is multi-colored and depicts tropical birds and animals. They are more reminiscent of some kind of advertising coupons, and not the currency to which all Europeans are accustomed.
Costa Rica is a country with beautiful nature and the opportunity to enjoy a simple and uncomplicated vacation. And here you can buy the same souvenirs, which have preserved something pristine and close to nature itself.
