Score a few bargains, buy a souvenir or try some regional specialties at Mercado Central. This bustling, vibrant place will help you get a true flavor of the local community and culture.

You'll find Mercado Central in the riverside district of Merced. It's free to visit, so you can leave your credit card tucked away in your pocket. While you're in these parts, why not tick off a few other interesting sights, such as National Park, Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theater?

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Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (92 reviews)

The best part about my stay at these condominium was the security guard Nelson, he was always pleasant, a smile on his face and a good attitude. The outside it's also very beautiful well maintained however for apartment 1, the master bathroom the water was always cold as informed to me by my travel companions, the other bathroom with the tub was hot and cold, it would get extremely hot then cold, there was a travel size shampoo on the bathroom with the tub but that's about it. The pool looked beautiful but the jacuzzi is not heated. And as for cleanliness i don't think it's throughly cleaned, there was crumb like stuff on the bed frames, decided not to look too much into it fearing the worse

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Si Como No Resort, Spa and Wildlife Refuge

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (708 reviews)

Nice view, friendly staff, comfortable bed, excellent restaurant!

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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

This is an amazing place!! I wish we could have stayed here for 2 weeks. Every employee remembered our name, the service was amazing! For a large resort they made it feel small. Every detail was taken care of and surpassed! The location is incredible beautiful. We enjoyed every moment.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

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