Chietón Morén Museo y Mercadito de Artesanías

This was an absolutely amazing experience! We’d seen many souvenir shops with the same things over and over again, so we were really looking for a local spot that was less touristy, and this shop was absolutely amazing! It had some information about the indigenous groups in Costa Rica that was very interesting but the main draw was the handmade crafts! They were absolutely beautiful and unique, fair trade, with profits going back to the artists, so we were happy to spend over an hour looking around and also bought quite a few things! The workers at the front desk were extremely kind and explained how the items were made as well. I absolutely recommend this little shop!

The shop has a lot of different crafts and souvenirs made by local indigenous people of Costa Rica. The museum is integrated with the shop, showcasing information and the crafts from that area. It’s interesting and informative, but definitely more like a shop than museum. We found the staff to be really knowledgeable. When you buy an item, that money goes directly to supporting the artist who made the product.

I loved going here to learn about the indigenous people in Costa Rica. Each group has a different section in the museum to see what their speciality handicraft is. The people who work here are very knowledgeable and friendly. They also speak English! I enjoyed my time here and seeing the culture being shared through their artwork.

We came for last minute gift shopping and we were not disappointed! Such beautiful and diverse options from housewares to art prints to upcycled clothes and jewelry. I was truly in awe the whole time and the folks who VOLUNTEER to run this fair trade, nonprofit museum and shop were incredibly kind. Don't miss this spot!

Lovely store filled with the most beautiful, hand-crafted pieces from Indigenous communities across CR. Staff was friendly and provided us with the history of each area. All pieces identify where they are from and the artist they were made by. The perfect place to buy authentic, beautiful art (and reasonably priced). Add this shop to your itinerary, you will not be disappointed!

We always loved Galeria Namu, but they seemed to have disappeared. This place fills that gap. They have the art separated by regions with informational posters, were very helpful, happily answered many questions, and had beautiful, unique, fair trade indigenous artwork for purchase. Needless to say, we bought MANY beautiful things here. I highly recommend. They are right by the Museo Nacional de Costa Rica, which my children and I also really enjoyed and recommend.

Amazing fair trade market and mini museum of indigenous crafts. Handmade crafts using more traditional techniques from 8 different indigenous tribes in Costa Rica. You can learn about the tribes and buy crafts direct from the artisans. One of my favorite experiences in San José.

Skip every other souvenir shop in Costa Rica and come here. Unique and beautiful pieces that support indigenous artists, rather than the same mass produced slop you can find at every souvenir shop worldwide. The prices are also very reasonable for handmade art, but everything is so cool you’ll end up spending way more than intended anyways