The Bookshop Atlas
Bookshops in Costa Rica
131 independent bookshops in 55 towns.
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Towns and cities, A–Z
Towns and cities
- Aguas Zarcas1
- Alajuela5
- Aserrí1
- Atenas1
- Bagaces1
- Barva1
- Cañas2
- Cartago3
- Colón1
- Curridabat3
- Desamparados4
- El Tejar3
- Escazú2
- Gravilias1
- Grecia2
- Guadalupe5
- Guápiles1
- Heredia3
- Jacó2
- La Fortuna1
- Las Juntas1
- Liberia2
- Limón1
- Mercedes1
- Mercedes Norte1
- Neily1
- Nicoya5
- Nicoya2
- Orotina1
- Pital1
- Pozos1
- Puerto Viejo1
- Puntarenas4
- Puntarenas1
- Quepos2
- Quesada2
- San Isidro de El General3
- San José17
- San Juan de Tibás5
- San Marcos3
- San Pedro6
- San Rafael3
- San Ramón1
- San Vicente1
- Santa Ana3
- Santa Bárbara2
- Santa Cruz3
- Santa Elena1
- Santiago4
- Santo Domingo1
- Sardinal1
- Siquirres1
- Tres Ríos4
- Turrialba1
- Upala1
Finding bookshops in Costa Rica
- How many bookshops are listed in Costa Rica?
The Atlas currently lists 131 active bookshops across 55 towns and cities in Costa Rica. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Costa Rica?
No current listings are categorised as selling secondhand books. Some shops may carry used stock without that detail being recorded. Check the individual listings or suggest a missing shop.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
Suggest a shop
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