Love this farmer's market. Not just fruits and veggies but organic homemade soaps and moisturizers. Unfortunately I will not be making it to Samara this Winter. I will check out the farmer's markethe farmer's market at Montezuma Montezuma and Jaco.
Just booked for this Wednesday. We’re staying with you guys for at least a few days. We want to pay you for a private consultation if you’re available!! Can’t wait to meet you all!
Hi Angie, we saw your booking, thanks for booking and we look forward to meeting you. We'll message you on the Airbnb messaging about the consultation. Be sure to watch on there for our message.
Hola! I recently arrived in Samara to attend the Intercultura Spanish School and I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I enjoyed watching them as my hubby and I were preparing for our move. They helped me fall in love with Samara before I arrived. I look forward to my first farmer's market here and hope to see you out and about sometime.
I dont think you are paying gringo price, I think it is the fact that the market is located in Samara... For instance, in a SJ market you can get 2 or even 3 pineapples for 1500 colones
@@TheDufresnes It sure does... between general price inflation and the drop in the exchange rate it's not a great time right now in CR... Even my Tico friends that have priced their goods or services in dollars are pretty bummed out right now.
Really enjoy this video, and the $100 challenge, very informational. I am planning to visit Costa Rica soon , and this really help me to figure out a budget, i may not make it to Seacasa, i am doing a family trip. But who knows next time.
@@TheDufresnes I'm from Argentina so my mother language is Spanish. The way they tell you the price seems improvised, of course, I'm guessing, but you should try to "discuss" a little bit the prices, is not a common practice in US I know but is very common in places like that. It's a skill you have to develop
We're not from the USA, I've been to Thailand Shayna has been to Mexico and we've both been to the Dominican Republic, we know how to barter, as we mentioned in the other comments. 1 Costa Ricans don't barter much 2 we just came out of a pandemic and we are happy paying the prices we did as it was a fair value and this is the way they feed their family.
@@TheDufresnes I didn't know that they don't barter much in Costa Rica, good to know. Please don't take my comment offensive because is never the intention. We are planning to move there in couple of years, currently in Texas. Also considering Portugal. Thanks for sharing this type of content and info that helps others to take decisions
You never pay asking price on a open market; that's the gringo way - they expect you to haggle... and your 20 buck budget gets you almost twice as much.
You've clearly never been to Costa Rica or definitely don't live here, they don't barter on stuff here. Plus we just came out of a pandemic, the pricing is reasonable so we'll pay what the value is. This is how they support themselves and their family.
Actually yes, we ALWAYS pay asking price and we do not "haggle." Ever. We are not here living in this beautiful community for the last 5 years to try and get things for cheap to benefit ourselves only, we are here to support the local community and give them what their products and time are worth. This is their livelihood and how they put food on their tables! And at those prices, you gotta feel like a real great big jerk trying to negotiate with them when many of them have little to nothing and are grateful that you came to support them. Please, if you ever decide to travel to Costa Rica or any other country for that matter, do NOT be that guy! 😬
@@TheDufresnes I have been all over Latin America including South America and I know exactly how things work. In fact, I returned from a Costa Rica west coast trip less than a month ago... The problem with gringos - I have to put myself into this category - is their language proficiency or lack thereof and that's where the "Gringo Tax" kicks in. This holds truth from Chile all the way up to Mexico with Uruguay and Paraguay being exceptions. Where I agree with you is when it comes to real estate in Costa Rica, but that's a whole different beast...
Ok? we live here and have traveled all over the country, one of the first things we learned is Costa Ricans don't "haggle" great you had a trip here but I guarantee you you weren't negotiating on pricing, or you tried and they would say no. We're from Canada not the USA so gringo doesn't apply to us, learn where the actual meaning of gringo came from before throwing the word around. The purpose of the video was to show what you can get for $20. Been to Thailand, been to Nicaragua, been to the Dominican Republic and been to Mexico, yes you can negotiate prices in these countries but even then we would pay their original asking price if it's fair because again this is how they earn a living. You completely missed the point of the video. So please keep irrelevant comments to yourself. It's sounds cheap and rediculous.
As a tico this is what we do at unknown farmers market, since you will find different prices so is always good to go around and do a reconnaissance walk first, check out the prices and then start shopping, every price has a nationwide base per kilo so could be a little bit higher or lower. Once you find your favorite stand then buy, and the more they see you buying form them, the better the farmers will treat you by lowering the prices a little bit or giving you the best quality. Be aware that the department of commerce has a list of what the base price should be, and you can always ask ticos what an approximate price per kilo for that particular item should be.
My budget is going to be spent on coco frios!!! Lol!!!
Lol, especially when shopping and sweating
For comparison, I added all these organic items to the Ralphs/Kroger grocery app and they would cost me $32 in Southern California right now.
Hola buenos días espero que estén muy bien,saludes de San Ramón de Alajuela costa Rica,tuanis✌🇨🇷
Love this farmer's market. Not just fruits and veggies but organic homemade soaps and moisturizers. Unfortunately I will not be making it to Samara this Winter. I will check out the farmer's markethe farmer's market at Montezuma Montezuma and Jaco.
Got to have the small bananas …terrific, and strawberries the best anywhere.
The small bananas are so good! The first time I had them was in Chiang Mai, Thailand
They are really good in costa rica we call them banano manzana beacuse they are sweeter than the regular, and translate to "apple bananas"
Just booked for this Wednesday. We’re staying with you guys for at least a few days. We want to pay you for a private consultation if you’re available!! Can’t wait to meet you all!
Hi Angie, we saw your booking, thanks for booking and we look forward to meeting you. We'll message you on the Airbnb messaging about the consultation. Be sure to watch on there for our message.
Hola! I recently arrived in Samara to attend the Intercultura Spanish School and I just wanted to say thank you for your videos. I enjoyed watching them as my hubby and I were preparing for our move. They helped me fall in love with Samara before I arrived. I look forward to my first farmer's market here and hope to see you out and about sometime.
Tuanis! 🤘
No hay mucho dinero para toda esa comida fresca. La feria de Uvita es muy similar.
very good on the Spanish Don
@@TheDufresnes Gracias, mi amigo. Esta importante por mi hablar español. Costa Rica es mi hogar ahora.
😉🌴
I dont think you are paying gringo price, I think it is the fact that the market is located in Samara... For instance, in a SJ market you can get 2 or even 3 pineapples for 1500 colones
Exactly there are transport costs to get stuff out to the coast.
More expensive in Samara, I am in Cartago area, Pineapples are like 600,tomatoes are like 8oo a kilo strawberries are like 2000, etc.
Again as I mentioned in another comment, they have to truck the produce out here from the central valley which raises the costs
The Nancites are great if you soak them in rum for several months.
No! You gave us some and they were gross! Leave the rum alone and let it be rum!
No way! We hated that home brew stuff you brought! 🤮😂
That was made by a local guy and i dont like them either. Rather have moonshine pickles !! 🤣🤣
@@normheid7592 100% agreed! Moonshine pickles are sooooooo delicious 😋
Unfortunately the dollar exchange rate is now about 540/$ in April of 2023.
Ya it sucks!
@@TheDufresnes It sure does... between general price inflation and the drop in the exchange rate it's not a great time right now in CR... Even my Tico friends that have priced their goods or services in dollars are pretty bummed out right now.
Hi desde canada
Really enjoy this video, and the $100 challenge, very informational. I am planning to visit Costa Rica soon , and this really help me to figure out a budget, i may not make it to Seacasa, i am doing a family trip. But who knows next time.
Thanks, each of our rentals sleep 4
@@TheDufresnes good, to know. Btw , even though I am Costa Rican, i didnt like nancites ( or nances) either.; however, it makes a nice wine
I'll stick to melbec and cab sav haha
@@TheDufresnes lol
Love Malbec
The best!
We have nancites in canada
I noticed there are some expats who have booths and are selling things. Is that only technically allowed if you have permanent residency?
Not sure how that works
Can't work as an employee in a business but can own and operate a business... so selling things at a farmers market shouldn't be an issue.
Thanks for the video, looks to me that you are paying gringo price
Haha, how do you figure?
@@TheDufresnes I'm from Argentina so my mother language is Spanish. The way they tell you the price seems improvised, of course, I'm guessing, but you should try to "discuss" a little bit the prices, is not a common practice in US I know but is very common in places like that. It's a skill you have to develop
We're not from the USA, I've been to Thailand Shayna has been to Mexico and we've both been to the Dominican Republic, we know how to barter, as we mentioned in the other comments. 1 Costa Ricans don't barter much 2 we just came out of a pandemic and we are happy paying the prices we did as it was a fair value and this is the way they feed their family.
@@TheDufresnes I didn't know that they don't barter much in Costa Rica, good to know. Please don't take my comment offensive because is never the intention. We are planning to move there in couple of years, currently in Texas. Also considering Portugal. Thanks for sharing this type of content and info that helps others to take decisions
No problem, now you know! Portugal would be nice too
So where exactly is the market located?
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You never pay asking price on a open market; that's the gringo way - they expect you to haggle... and your 20 buck budget gets you almost twice as much.
You've clearly never been to Costa Rica or definitely don't live here, they don't barter on stuff here. Plus we just came out of a pandemic, the pricing is reasonable so we'll pay what the value is. This is how they support themselves and their family.
Actually yes, we ALWAYS pay asking price and we do not "haggle." Ever. We are not here living in this beautiful community for the last 5 years to try and get things for cheap to benefit ourselves only, we are here to support the local community and give them what their products and time are worth. This is their livelihood and how they put food on their tables! And at those prices, you gotta feel like a real great big jerk trying to negotiate with them when many of them have little to nothing and are grateful that you came to support them. Please, if you ever decide to travel to Costa Rica or any other country for that matter, do NOT be that guy! 😬
@@TheDufresnes I have been all over Latin America including South America and I know exactly how things work. In fact, I returned from a Costa Rica west coast trip less than a month ago... The problem with gringos - I have to put myself into this category - is their language proficiency or lack thereof and that's where the "Gringo Tax" kicks in. This holds truth from Chile all the way up to Mexico with Uruguay and Paraguay being exceptions. Where I agree with you is when it comes to real estate in Costa Rica, but that's a whole different beast...
Ok? we live here and have traveled all over the country, one of the first things we learned is Costa Ricans don't "haggle" great you had a trip here but I guarantee you you weren't negotiating on pricing, or you tried and they would say no. We're from Canada not the USA so gringo doesn't apply to us, learn where the actual meaning of gringo came from before throwing the word around. The purpose of the video was to show what you can get for $20. Been to Thailand, been to Nicaragua, been to the Dominican Republic and been to Mexico, yes you can negotiate prices in these countries but even then we would pay their original asking price if it's fair because again this is how they earn a living. You completely missed the point of the video. So please keep irrelevant comments to yourself. It's sounds cheap and rediculous.
As a tico this is what we do at unknown farmers market, since you will find different prices so is always good to go around and do a reconnaissance walk first, check out the prices and then start shopping, every price has a nationwide base per kilo so could be a little bit higher or lower. Once you find your favorite stand then buy, and the more they see you buying form them, the better the farmers will treat you by lowering the prices a little bit or giving you the best quality. Be aware that the department of commerce has a list of what the base price should be, and you can always ask ticos what an approximate price per kilo for that particular item should be.