Gate 4 and 10 shelves full of last-minute Costa Rica gifts
Colibrí sits near gates 4 and 10 in Terminal A and runs daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., so it catches both the first departures and the evening banks. It’s a straightforward souvenir shop: think coffee, keychains, fridge magnets, small bags of local candy, and some T‑shirts with Costa Rica prints.
Prices run higher than downtown San José, but that’s standard airport markup: expect basic magnets and keychains in the $4–$8 range, small coffee bags around $10–$15, and T‑shirts closer to $20–$30. Quality is mixed but acceptable if you just need a few gifts to hand out back home and don’t want to hunt around outside the airport.
Colibrí is fully post‑security in Terminal A, so you can shop after clearing immigration and security and keep an eye on boarding times at gates 4 or 10. Stock leans heavily into Costa Rica themes: sloths, toucans, and “Pura Vida” logos on mugs, shot glasses, and soft toys. If you care about serious coffee, skip the smallest novelty packs and look for the mid‑sized sealed bags instead.
No major complaints jump out from regular flyers, but nothing stands out as special either. Figure on 5–10 minutes to walk the shelves and decide. Tip: if your flight leaves from a different A‑gate, swing by Colibrí near gate 4 first, then work your way toward your gate so you’re not backtracking with bags.