Costa Rica Shopping Malls
The majority of shopping centers in Costa Rica are located San Jose or what is called the Central Valley, including Alajuela, Heredia and Cartago.
Terra Mall (East of Central Valley)
Touted as the largest mall in Central America, the Terra Mall is one of the newest malls on the Costa Rican shopping scene. Located off the highway to Cartago, the mall offers 125 shops including: Perimercados Supermarket Guess, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Payless and the mega department store Alyss. Fifteen movie theaters and a VIP viewing lounge offer the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Parking is available for 1500 vehicles and a large food court includes a variety of local and international fast-food chains such as Spoon, Rostipollos, Oliva Verde, Inka Grill, Quiznos, Subway, McDonalds, Hooligans and Pops ice cream. The mall is open everyday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Mall San Pedro (East Downtown)
The first true mall in Costa Rica, this three level behemoth lies next to the San Pedro traffic circle and includes numerous specialty shops, boutiques, a two level food court, a ten-screen movie theater and a disco on the top floor. Open everyday from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm.
Multiplaza del Este (Southeast)
Younger sibling to her sister in the west, this medium size mall offers upscale shops and boutiques, a food court, movie theaters and supermarket. Located on the road from Zapote to Curridabat. Open everyday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Outlet Mall (East Downtown)
A three-level mall just up from the Mall San Pedro. Includes shops, small food court and movie theaters.
Plaza del Sol (East Downtown)
Located in an exclusive section of Curridabat, this single level shopping center includes a small food court, 52 shops and a large supermarket.
West
Multiplaza Oeste (West )
Located off the highway to Santa Ana, this upscale two level mall boasts 246 shops, a supermarket, movie theaters and a large food court. Department stores and shops include: Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne, Kenneth Cole and Cemaco. Open everyday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Plaza Mayor (West)
This two-module shopping center offers two move theaters, a large supermarket, small food court and a number of small shops. Located on the Romhoser Boulevard about a 20-minute walk from the U.S. Embassy. Open everyday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
