Best Bookstores In San Jose Near Me

1. Mora Books - Centro Carmen

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Address: WWPF+JJG, El Carmen, San José Province, San José, 10101, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 11 AM Fri

Telephone: +506 8383 8385

Business type: Book store

Mora Books: what do users think?
Julie74 24
Julie74 24: Big variety of english books to refresh your traveling literature
Eyal Roe
Eyal Roe: Fantastic store!! Lots of books (In English!!!) of many different types, and nice atmosphere and music. The seller was very nice. Found some great books for the rest of my trip. Hadn’t occurred to any place like this in Central America, so if you need books heres the place.
Stephen Price
Stephen Price: I absolutely love this book store! Full of charm, every kind of book you could imagine, and the owner, Darren, is extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
Greek Dancer
Greek Dancer: Best selection of English books in all of Central America very knowledgeable super-friendly Darren gives you lots of travel tips mention my name and he will go out of his way to help you
Will Plowright
Will Plowright: Great selection of English books, 2000-3000 each. Not organized and not in great condition. Great if you like rummaging for books
Alfredo Beltran
Alfredo Beltran: You can find tons of books here different languages and the owners very helpful Darren on helping you find things to do in Costa Rica San Jose also

2. Libreria Libro Azul - Dolorosa

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Address: WWHC+RCH, Av. 10, Dolorosa, San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30 AM

Telephone: +506 2221 1504

Business type: Book store

Libreria Libro Azul: what do users think?
Emmi Marie
Emmi Marie: Small used book store. Has some older, more valuable books behind the register. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Off the beaten path.
Wilhelm Eberhard
Wilhelm Eberhard: Great place to get comics, books and curious items. Kinda ebay, without shipping costs and not as many things. Interesting findings at great prices are possible.
Enrique Rodriguez
Enrique Rodriguez: Great used bookstore!!!
R Carrillo
R Carrillo: Decent selection
HECTOR SANCHEZ-UREÑA
HECTOR SANCHEZ-UREÑA: Mariano Víquez its owner, the friendliest and most knowledgeable of the guild. Without a doubt, it is always a pleasure to visit Libro Azul, as I have done for more than 25 years.
Alexi alexander ramirez
Alexi alexander ramirez: I love visiting this bookstore very low prices everything is available to each buyer in finding what you are looking for in the same place
Eber Víquez León
Eber Víquez León: The schedule says that they close at 5 pm but today at 4:33 pm the man was already putting locks. I asked but he kindly said they were already closed. In case they can be consistent with the schedule they have here, thank you🙏
Fiorella Rodriguez
Fiorella Rodriguez: One of the best in San José, super friendly, with varied and accessible books

3. Librería Lehmann San José - Centro Carmen

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Librería Lehmann San José
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Address: Costado oeste del edificio Omni, Calle 3, El Carmen, San José, 10101, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM

Telephone: +506 2522 4848

Business type: Book store

Librería Lehmann San José: what do users think?
J T
J T: More than a bookstore, LL is also an office supply store with an exceptional selection. Also worth a visit is the little café inside. They have sandwiches, hamburgers, smoothies, desserts and savory treats. The employees are friendly and very helpful. They give a lot of attention to customer service.
Joan E D
Joan E D: This an old-fashioned bookstore still remaining a 70s vibe like. It has 4 floors w different departments, but mainly text and non text books. Books are quite on the price friendly side. There is also a brand new coffee shop inside and a small perfum shop in the 1st floor.
Response: Hello, Joan. We are glad that you liked our bookstore.
Lori G
Lori G: A nice bookstore in San José. Large store with a selection of books in English and Spanish for all ages. There is also a variety of other things such as electronics, jewelry, mugs, and other souvenir-type items.
Natalia Gómez
Natalia Gómez: They have a great selection of books in Spanish and a good amount of stationary and office supplies. Work out clothes and equipment, cooking books, make up, etc. Their English book section could use improvement
Suzanne Ripemo
Suzanne Ripemo: Nice store with a great sortiment of books, maps, office supplies, electronics and loads more. We bought a road map of Costa Rica here and had great fun browsing the store.
Olga Villalobos
Olga Villalobos: Excelent sanitary regulations and customer service beyond high standards. Inclusive environment for elderly people. Very much recommended.
Gabriel R. Oporto
Gabriel R. Oporto: It was OK... Got the book that I needed with a good discount because I am a student, moreover the clerk was really helpful...
An Roe
An Roe: Great bookstore, has much different things available, handicrafts and other stuff like a bit of electronics.
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David Jiménez González
David Jiménez González: A varied collection of books and offices supplies, nevertheless, the English written books section is quite limited.

4. Librería Internacional - Centro Catedral

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Address: Avenida Central, De la esquina noroeste de la Plaza de la Cultura, 125 mts. al oeste, San José, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM

Telephone: +506 2221 3841

Business type: Book store

Librería Internacional: what do users think?
Cristian Carranza
Cristian Carranza: The best of all Libreria Inernational in CR. You can find all that one authentic reader can get.
Joan E D
Joan E D: Lovely selection of most requested/popular books. Main sections are Teen Fiction, Latin American Literature, Travel, Manga and Self Help. There are available Children Educational toys and gifts such as coffee mugs, thermos, bullet journals, desk accessories among others. Books upon request service available as well. Maps and Travel books available and convenient for tourists too
Musy Liberti Babins
Musy Liberti Babins: This bookstore is pet friendly and they had a good variety of books ! I bought baby books 0-3 years old and they are so cute !
Emmi Marie
Emmi Marie: Very well appointed small book store. Very helpful staff.
Wilson Marin
Wilson Marin: Books and gadgets store...nice places to find gifts..but they are not cheap
Nico Ramirez
Nico Ramirez: Excellent service
Lucian Diavonish
Lucian Diavonish: Just amazing!
Helen Cas
Helen Cas: You can find everything you need and if not the people who work there will help you

5. La Librería Andante - Ciudad Universitaria Rodrigo Facio Brenes

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Address: C. 57, Saprissa, San José, San Pedro, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM

Telephone: +506 2253 1876

Business type: Book store

La Librería Andante: what do users think?
Chris Humphreys
Chris Humphreys: Very good selection in Spanish, including some used and many new books. Staff was super-helpful for me, just learning some Spanish. They knew their selection very well and made great recommendations.
Fabian Jara
Fabian Jara: Best used book store in town, descent new book store, both review based in their offer of fiction novel which is the most I read.
Ricardo Huapaya
Ricardo Huapaya: Love it!
María Fernanda Torres Varela
María Fernanda Torres Varela: There is excellent literature, many alternatives. They have even gotten me books on request. I enjoy going and browsing the whole place. Certainly a real bookstore.
Camilo G.
Camilo G.: It is the best bookstore in Costa Rica. They have the most interesting books in the country and they are always bringing and updating their catalog. They also sell used books.
Isaac F. Céspedes Camacho
Isaac F. Céspedes Camacho: A bookstore of those with identity, in which you want to spend a good time and enjoy each book. In addition, the care you receive is of such high quality that you feel welcome and appreciated.
María José Salazar
María José Salazar: A good place to find books on different themes, if the book is not there you can send it to get it.
Mauricio Murillo Herrera
Mauricio Murillo Herrera: One of the best bookstores in the country. It offers both fictional and non-fiction literature and scholarly literature. Sells both new works and used books. In addition, if the work you are looking for is not in the store, there is the option of ordering it, as long as it is available in online catalogs.
Josué Amaya
Josué Amaya: Good variety of books, and the best thing is that they have chess books.
Jorge Romero
Jorge Romero: They have an interesting selection of books not normally found in other stores.

6. Librería Lehmann Plaza Mayor - Rohrmoser

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Librería Lehmann Plaza Mayor
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Address: Centro Comercial Plaza Mayor San José Uruca, 10109, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM

Telephone: +506 2220 0318

Business type: Book store

Librería Lehmann Plaza Mayor: what do users think?
Francisco Chacon
Francisco Chacon: I like Lehmann since young. I find what I need in terms office stuff, books, electronic gadgets, toys and more.
Enrique Rodriguez
Enrique Rodriguez: School and art supplies. Fotocopies and more.
Response: We are glad that you liked our bookstore.
Jannet Vargas Gomez
Jannet Vargas Gomez: Service is not good, always have to wait long to pay
Consumidor Discierne
Consumidor Discierne: Chances are you will not find what you are looking for.
Paola Solano
Paola Solano: They had what I needed and open on Sundaye0q
Raúl Solís
Raúl Solís: Nostalgia.
Javier Sancho
Javier Sancho: A small bookstore but it has varied articles, very complete. And his inventory of books in the basement very complete. Staff, although few, very competent. Everything very neat and clean. Health measures regarding Covi well implemented.
Carlos Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez: Very poor. Old or undercooked potatoes. Chicken equally tasteless. I think they think that pepper erases everything and definitely NOT. I think, not being a neighbor of Tibás, that the best KFC is the one in Tibas. They should contact them to improve, otherwise they will have to close soon.

7. Semi-Colon Books Costa Rica - Santa Ana

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Address: 6 Plaza Panorama, San José Province, Santa Ana, 10901, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM

Telephone: +506 6071 7766

Business type: Book store

Semi-Colon Books Costa Rica: what do users think?
Kate Hayward
Kate Hayward: A great English language bookstore with a well curated selection of books as well as handpicked, handmade gifts. They will order anything you want (books) and the view and the owner are both outstanding!
Samantha Shawcross
Samantha Shawcross: What a great bookshop, super helpful staff lots english books

8. Bookstore Erial - Soledad

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Address: WWJG+3RV, Av. 8, González Lahmann, San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 12 PM

Telephone: +506 2222 8097

Business type: Book store

Bookstore Erial: what do users think?
Dennis Rose
Dennis Rose: This renowned used books store downtown has a marvelous selection. The owner is very knowledgeable. I was amazed and he was surprised because I asked for a Spanish-English book and also started casually reading a book in German (surprised me, it’s been 50 years). Peruse for joy.
Mario Ramos-Méndez
Mario Ramos-Méndez: One question: is good this bookstore?
R Carrillo
R Carrillo: By far my favorite bookstore in San Jose 👍
Nestor Vargas Vega
Nestor Vargas Vega: Awesome collections
Jorge Mario Rojas Gonzalez
Jorge Mario Rojas Gonzalez: Nnn
Victoria Belén Rodríguez
Victoria Belén Rodríguez: Our last stop in San José was El Erial; amazing way to end the trip. Without a doubt, we are looking forward to going back to explore the bookstore more and talk with the salesperson who received us in the best way. We found the books by Luis Fallas and Luisa González that we were looking for, and we were happy to discover this Tico cultural treasure. Thank you!
Dinamo Ω
Dinamo Ω: I was looking for something very specific and I found it. Don Manuel treated me like a friend, he gave me an excellent price. If I had time and lived nearby I think I would spend several hours a day in this place. I will definitely go back as soon as I can.
Catalina Chacon
Catalina Chacon: A paradise for those who love books
Josué Amaya
Josué Amaya: Excellent place to find books in very good condition at a good price. Very tidy, good attention. You can spend a lot of time admiring everything they have.

9. Librería Internacional - Multiplaza, Escazú - San Rafael

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Librería Internacional - Multiplaza, Escazú
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Address: Multiplaza Escazú Primera Etapa, planta baja, San José, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM

Telephone: +506 2201 8320

Business type: Book store

Librería Internacional - Multiplaza, Escazú: what do users think?
Diana Rojas
Diana Rojas: Best selection in Costa Rica. Good service to bring books from other local stores or internationally
Dan
Dan: They sell used books at the price of new ones. No other options for English readers so you must buy it as it is. What a shame!
Response: Hello Dan, Offering high-quality products is part of the user experience we offer. We do not sell used books in any of our stores. If you like to tell us more about what you mention, please write to servicioweb@libreriainternacional.com Have a nice day!
Nydia Avila
Nydia Avila: Excellent service with a great variety of books.
Victor Villalta
Victor Villalta: Best placed to buy books and gifts. 👌🏻
Ann K.
Ann K.: Great selection in English and other foreign languages.
Thomas Disch
Thomas Disch: I found my books
Marlyn Rios
Marlyn Rios: Nice
osva r
osva r: great selection of books!! one of the best places in costa rica to get english, french, and german books.
Carlos Revilla
Carlos Revilla: The only possible description is: excellent. With its remodeling, it is now very spacious, with a large assortment of books of all literary genres, in addition to the gadget section. It has nothing to envy to Barne & Noble in the US except perhaps the multimedia section. The employees are very helpful.

10. Libreria Las Palabras - Escazú

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Address: WV96+QH7, San José Province, Escazu, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM

Telephone: +506 2228 9423

Business type: Book store

Libreria Las Palabras: what do users think?
Andres Sojo
Andres Sojo: Small bookstore, mainly for school and high-school books. English spoken
Lee Richerson
Lee Richerson: Books are cool
Pedro Jesús Mena Fuentes
Pedro Jesús Mena Fuentes: Excellent bookstore! Excellent treatment! Cheers!
Antonio Bassi
Antonio Bassi: Perhaps the smallest bookshop in the world, but very nice! The owner is a retired airline pilot... ask him to tell you some anecdotes!!
Jeffrey Solis Madrigal
Jeffrey Solis Madrigal: I like it because I find everything and very friendly when attending
Daniel Bermudez
Daniel Bermudez: Authentic traditional bookstore
Daniel Bermudez
Daniel Bermudez: A bookstore of the classics
carga liviana el parce
carga liviana el parce: Excellent attention.
Carlos Rivas Aguilar
Carlos Rivas Aguilar: excellent service

11. New Decade Bookstore - San Pedro

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Address: Jose María Muñoz, San José Province, San Pedro, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 AM

Telephone: +506 2225 8540

Business type: Book store

New Decade Bookstore: what do users think?
María José Salazar
María José Salazar: It is a place with a good variety of texts, many themes. I think it should have signs to identify the topics, however, despite the fact that this is not there, the employees are very attentive and tell you with certainty where what you are looking for is.
Response: Thank you very much We appreciate your comment.
Ginette Azofeifa C
Ginette Azofeifa C: Excellent attention and not to mention the books that can be found
Response: Thank you very much for trusting our bookstore. We highly value your comment. Cheers
Alejandra Montoya
Alejandra Montoya: The place has been around for many years and is iconic in the area. It has a good variety of books, however the prices are generally high, the service is not always good, the place is small, very closed, not very overpowering and it is not easy to find what you are looking for.
Dennis
Dennis: There is a wide variety of books, although some are very damaged
Response: Thank you very much We appreciate your comment.
Edwin Olivares
Edwin Olivares: Very good bookstore, a lot of variety and excellent service
Response: Thank you very much We appreciate your comment.
JPPMorales
JPPMorales: Good books are available, but prices are usually very high. The attention is very good.

12. Catholic bookstore Fides - Centro Catedral

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Address: ウニオン・エウロペア通り, Catedral, San José Province, San José, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30 AM

Telephone: +506 2258 8718

Business type: Christian book store

Catholic bookstore Fides: what do users think?
Michaell leiva
Michaell leiva: Perfect
Christian G. Pérez Palma
Christian G. Pérez Palma: Excellent customer service, only I think the prices of some items are a little high.
armando hernandez
armando hernandez: Very friendly and collaborators super recommended for religious people they have many religious articles that can be very useful for many people
eugenia naranjo
eugenia naranjo: Prices are a bit high but there is an assortment and excellent service
Evenlyn Acosta
Evenlyn Acosta: Excellent materials and very informative, good prices
Ely Ramirez
Ely Ramirez: Nice store good service, everything is beautiful
Hernan Solano Alvarado
Hernan Solano Alvarado: Excellent service and respectful attention, thank you...
Luis Gonzalo
Luis Gonzalo: Excellent attention, I found what I was looking for.
Response: Good afternoon, we are here to serve you. Thank you very much for your preference.
Hilda Azofeifa Chaves
Hilda Azofeifa Chaves: Very good books with very attractive content and very good prices
Response: Thank you very much for your review, we are here to serve you. We are concerned that the literature we offer is truly formative and in accordance with the doctrine of Holy Mother Church. Cheers

13. Libros Duluoz - Empalme

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Address: Los Yoses, San José, 11501, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM

Telephone: +506 2101 9600

Business type: Book store

Libros Duluoz: what do users think?
Guillermo Eduardo Aguilar
Guillermo Eduardo Aguilar: Good catalog, good prices, good service

14. Librería Segura - Sabanilla

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Address: SABANILLA MONTES DE OCA, 11502, Costa Rica

Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM

Telephone: +506 2224 7538

Business type: Book store

Librería Segura: what do users think?
Lilliana Rodriguez
Lilliana Rodriguez: Nice place . Though, I think Liberia needs more places to visit . Stores . Restaurants
Giskard Reventlov
Giskard Reventlov: Don Vinicio owns it, he is a great guy
Álvaro Sandoval Castro
Álvaro Sandoval Castro: Expensive and bad customer service
Response: Hello Alvaro Sandoval. Thank you very much for your comment. We would like to know which product(s) you think has a high cost. Since it would help us improve our service, in terms of price and thus be able to review the case with our suppliers. We would also love to hear your recommendations on how to improve our customer service. We thank you for your preference. We also invite you to contact us at number 2224-7538 to be able to serve you in a better way. Say goodbye carefully, Vinicio Segura - Owner.
Daniel G
Daniel G: Great place for trinkets and nicknaks I always go there to get photocopies
Mafe Salas Sandí
Mafe Salas Sandí: Amazing place. It always has everything you need.
Jorge Delgado
Jorge Delgado: Vini and staff as always friendly and helpful. Prices are good.
Marcela Johnson
Marcela Johnson: Honestly, too expensive, considering all the other options around
Lenwood Beyer
Lenwood Beyer: They like to orver charge foreigners
Adrian Hernandez
Adrian Hernandez: Great selection

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