Global Shopaholics is a US package forwarding service for shoppers in Costa Rica. You get a free, tax-free US address for Costa Rica and shop US stores as if you lived there, while we forward your purchases internationally. Every parcel is checked in and photographed, and you can combine several orders into one box to lower the cost before we ship to San José, Alajuela, Heredia and the rest of Costa Rica.
New to forwarding? Read how our US package forwarding service works, or check prices in the shipping calculator for Costa Rica.
Costa Rica charges IVA (13% standard rate) on imports. Courier shipments with a value of US$500 or less may be cleared under a simplified regime, and goods from the USA can qualify for CAFTA-DR duty preferences. Duties and taxes are not included in our shipping rates.
Extra charges apply to perfume. Lithium batteries, aerosols and liquids need special handling. Items banned by the carrier or by customs in Costa Rica can't be shipped; see our FAQs for prohibited items or read how it works.
Delivery takes 3 to 15 days, depending on the carrier service you choose: DHL, FedEx, UPS or USPS, all with tracking. Standard processing takes 4–5 working days once you request shipment. We deliver to San José, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, Liberia and Puntarenas.
Free storage is 30 days on Basic, 180 on Premium (US$9.99/month) and 210 on Business (US$14.99/month), and paid plans earn 2% or 3% cashback. Get an instant quote in the shipping calculator for Costa Rica or compare our subscription plans.
Shoppers in Costa Rica most often order electronics, phones, sneakers, baby clothes and car parts from US stores such as Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, Nike and Carter's. Where a store won't ship to Costa Rica, your US address fills the gap. If a store won't accept your card, our Assisted Purchase team can buy it for you. See our guide to shopping Amazon from Costa Rica.
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