My latest snow globe souvenir is a unique find. While on my last full day in Costa Rica, my group asked our tour leader Randy where the best place to buy souvenirs was. He knew that we would be getting into San Jose really late and since most of us had an early flight the next day would not be able to get anything. So on the way back Randy had the van stop at a large and fancy store. He said it was usually frequented by the all-inclusive hotels and so would have the best selection of souvenirs, however it would be higher priced than bartering in the craft markets in San Jose. It was a fair tradeoff, and nearly everyone in the group ran around the store looking for souvenirs and gifts for people back home.
I wasn’t expecting to get a snow globe in Costa Rica. While it had rained (and was the rainy season) it hadn’t been that bad and so a normal snow globe wouldn’t have stirred my interest. But then I saw this one, it is of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. And instead of snow it is red glitter to simulate the volcano exploding! It is definitely my most unique snow globe!
My volcano globe from Costa Rica.
Read about the History of Snow Globes or view a Buying Guide to find the perfect Snow Globe on your next vacation.
Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.
You never said where this store is located. I’m looking for a snow globe from Costa Rica for my cousins wife.
At first I was like “Oh…it was so long ago.” I think it was something “Garden” and then I remembered I paid with credit card. A quick search found it! It was El JardÃn Restaurant & Souvenirs.