Shopping and Supplies

Dominical - A few basic shops that are more tourist-focused – hardware store, small supermarket, shirts, gifts. etc. Banco Costa Rica (BCR) has a branch just opposite the town entrance.

Uvita - Rapidly becomming the commercial hub of the area and just 15 mins up the road from the Reserve. There is a good collection of shops and services easily accessible from the main road [photo]:

  • Supermarket
  • Hardware store
  • Banco Nacional (a mobile branch in what is essentially an RV)
  • Business services (fax, copy, scan etc)
  • Doctor (opposite side of road, no knowledge of quality)
  • “Solid” car rental
  • Information center
  • Pharmacy

 Ojochal – mini mart and gas station on the main road [photo]

  • Green Leaf – an attractive gift shop with locally made items and other gifts as well as a few new age items. Sun cream.
  • A rather basic art shop
  • Supermercado – good for the basics
  • Wine shop – quite well stocked
  • Gas station – temporarily closed
  • Island pools – service provider