Last-minute gifts sit right past security at LIR’s Souvenir shop
This simple “Souvenir shop” sits in the departures area of Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR), after security and before the main boarding gates. It focuses on Costa Rica‑themed items: think logo T‑shirts, caps, keychains, fridge magnets, and basic handicrafts with Guanacaste and pura vida branding.
Expect airport pricing: small keychains often run around $4–$6, basic T‑shirts closer to $18–$25, and simple wood crafts above $20. Stock feels more tourist‑oriented than artisan, so treat it as a backup when you didn’t buy in town rather than your primary shopping stop.
Selection leans heavily on compact items that fit in a personal item or backpack, which matters on regional flights from LIR that use smaller overhead bins. You’ll see a lot of soft toys, small coffee packs, and bagged candy branded with Costa Rican designs rather than bulky decor pieces.
Plan on paying in US dollars or by card; prices usually show in both USD and colones, and most short‑haul tourists through LIR use tap‑to‑pay. If you’re tight on colones, this is a safe place to burn the last ₡2,000–₡5,000 on stickers or magnets before flying out.
Practical tip: walk the full length of the Souvenir shop before grabbing anything; similar magnets and shirts can sit on different racks at slightly different prices, and the cheaper option might be 10–20 feet away.