Gate A-side, Bijoux Terner runs 24/7 for last-minute gifts
On the A terminal concourse at SJO, Bijoux Terner is one of the few duty free spots running 24 hours, so it’s there for both 3 a.m. departures and late-night arrivals. It sits airside, after security, so you can swing through on the way to gates A1–A gates without padding your check-in time.
This is a classic duty free setup in Terminal A, with accessories, costume jewelry, small bags, scarves, and sunglasses at fixed price points rather than high-end boutique tags. Think impulse buys under typical duty free pricing instead of luxury-brand splurges. Stock skews more “travel accessories” than liquor or perfume, so don’t come here looking for a big bottle deal.
Because it’s open 24 hours, Bijoux Terner becomes the backup plan when other A-terminal shops close around midnight. You can grab a watch, clutch, or travel wallet if your original one fails somewhere between baggage claim and gate A5. Prices are predictable and labeled clearly, which helps when you’re paying in USD or colones and trying to do the math on the fly.
Tip: if your boarding pass shows an early-morning departure from an A gate, shift any small-gift shopping here and avoid hunting for a souvenir stand near check-in at 4 a.m.