Walmart operates 13 stores in Costa Rica, concentrated in the Central Valley with outlets in Guanacaste and the northern zone. This page lists every location with its address, phone number and opening hours.
If you’re visiting or you’ve recently moved here, the section further down on what to expect covers the differences from a US Walmart — they’re bigger than most people assume.
Customer Service Phone: 800-8000-722
All Walmart store locations in Costa Rica
Jump to a store: Alajuela · Cartago · Ciudad Quesada · Curridabat · Desamparados · Escazú · Guadalupe · Heredia · La Lima · Liberia · San Sebastián · Santa Ana · Tibás
Walmart Alajuela
Address: 400 m south of Hospital San Rafael de Alajuela, on the Francisco J. Orlich radial, San José–Alajuela direction. Alajuela district, Alajuela canton, Alajuela province. Postal code: 20101.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: +506 4404-4643
This is the closest Walmart to Juan Santamaría International Airport — useful if you’re stocking up on arrival or need something before an early flight.
Walmart Cartago
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Address: 800 m from the Basílica de Los Ángeles on the road to Paraíso, opposite Bomba Los Ángeles, on Route 10 between Avenida 10 and Transversal 13. Dulce Nombre district, Cartago canton, Cartago province. Postal code: 30109.
Walmart Ciudad Quesada
The northernmost store, and the practical stop if you’re heading to or from La Fortuna and Arenal.
Hours: Monday–Sunday 8 am – 10 pm
Address: 200 m west of McDonald’s, 50 m south of Liceo de San Carlos. Quesada district, San Carlos canton, Alajuela province. Postal code: 21001
Walmart Curridabat
Address: 1 km east of Bomba La Galera, on the road to Tres Ríos. Sánchez district, Curridabat canton, San José province. Postal code: 11803.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: +506 2272-1994
Walmart Desamparados
Address: From the San Miguel intersection, 300 m south toward Aserrí. San Rafael Arriba district, Desamparados canton, San José province. Postal code: 10304.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: +506 4404-4642
Walmart Escazú
Address: Opposite Centro Comercial Trejos Monte Alegre. San Rafael district, Escazú canton, San José province. Postal code: 10203.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: +506 2288-4103
Escazú has the largest concentration of expatriate residents in the country, so this store tends to carry more imported products than the others.
Walmart Guadalupe
Address: Opposite the roundabout at the former Fábrica Gallito. Guadalupe district, Goicoechea canton, San José province. Postal code: 10801.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: 800-8000-722
Walmart Heredia
Address: 400 m west of Estadio Rosabal Cordero, on the main road toward Alajuela. San Francisco district, Heredia canton, Heredia province. Postal code: 40103.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: 800-8000-722
Walmart La Lima de Cartago
Address: Cartago entrance intersection, 2 km southeast. Guadalupe district, Cartago canton, Cartago province. Postal code: 30106.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: 800-8000-722
Walmart Liberia
Address: 300 m west of Hotel El Sitio. Liberia district, Liberia canton, Guanacaste province. Postal code: 50101.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: 800-8000-722
The only Walmart in Guanacaste, and the one most visitors use — it’s the main supply stop for anyone renting a house near the Guanacaste beaches, and it’s close to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR).
Walmart San Sebastián
Address: Opposite the San Sebastián roundabout. San Sebastián district, San José canton, San José province. Postal code: 10111.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: +506 2286-0033
Walmart Santa Ana
Address: Opposite Club Hípico La Caraña. Piedades district, Santa Ana canton, San José province. Postal code: 10905.
Hours: Every day 7:30 am – 10 pm
Phone: 800-8000-722
This is the only Walmart in Costa Rica that opens at 7:30 am, and the only one with identical hours seven days a week. If you need an early start, this is the store.
Walmart Tibás
Address: 400 m south of the Llorente de Tibás junction. San Juan district, Tibás canton, San José province. Postal code: 11301.
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 8 am – 10 pm · Friday–Saturday 8 am – 11 pm
Phone: +506 4031-9220
What to expect at a Costa Rican Walmart
If you’re picturing a US supercenter, adjust your expectations. Costa Rican Walmarts are supermarkets with a general merchandise section, not the sprawling one-stop stores found in the United States. There’s no auto centre, no garden centre on that scale, and the non-food selection is limited.
Prices are in colones
Prices are quoted in Costa Rican colones. Most stores accept US dollars, but the exchange rate applied at the till is usually worse than a bank’s, and your change will come back in colones. Card payment is straightforward.
Imported goods cost noticeably more
Anything imported — American brands in particular — carries a significant premium over US prices. Local products, fresh produce and Costa Rican staples are where the value is. Visitors are often surprised that a familiar cereal box costs two or three times what it does at home.
No membership required
Walmart in Costa Rica is open to everyone, with no membership. That’s the difference from PriceSmart, the country’s warehouse club, which does require a paid membership.
Other supermarket chains
Walmart is part of the same group as Más x Menos, Maxi Palí and Palí in Costa Rica. Palí is the discount format with the lowest prices and the most basic presentation; Maxi Palí sits between Palí and Walmart; Más x Menos is the more upmarket supermarket. Automercado, a separate company, is the premium option.
Frequently asked questions about Walmart Costa Rica
How many Walmart stores are there in Costa Rica?
Thirteen, spread across San José, Alajuela, Cartago, Heredia, Guanacaste and the northern zone. Most are in the Central Valley, with one in Liberia serving Guanacaste and one in Ciudad Quesada in the north.
Which Walmart in Costa Rica opens earliest?
Walmart Santa Ana, at 7:30 am, every day of the week. Every other store opens at 8 am.
What are Walmart Costa Rica’s opening hours?
Most stores open Sunday to Thursday from 8 am to 10 pm and Friday to Saturday from 8 am to 11 pm. Santa Ana opens at 7:30 am daily and closes at 10 pm, and Ciudad Quesada runs 8 am to 10 pm every day.
Is there a Walmart near San José airport?
Yes. Walmart Alajuela is the closest store to Juan Santamaría International Airport, 400 m south of Hospital San Rafael on the Francisco J. Orlich radial.
Is there a Walmart in Guanacaste?
One, in Liberia, 300 m west of Hotel El Sitio. It’s the main supply stop for visitors staying near the Guanacaste beaches and is close to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Do Walmart stores in Costa Rica accept US dollars?
Most do, but the exchange rate applied at the register is typically worse than a bank’s, and change is given in colones. Paying by card or in colones usually works out better.
Do I need a membership to shop at Walmart in Costa Rica?
No. Walmart is open to everyone. PriceSmart, the warehouse club, is the one that requires a paid membership.
Is Walmart Costa Rica the same as a US Walmart?
Not quite. Costa Rican Walmarts are supermarkets with a general merchandise section rather than full supercenters. The food selection is strong, but the non-food range is much smaller than in the United States, and imported American brands carry a substantial price premium.