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    DavidCMurray
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    I’ve read elsewhere a reference to a new WalMart store in Alajuela. Can anyone confirm its existence? If yes, can you give me directions or nearby landmarks? I know PriceSmart and AutoMercado, if that helps.

    Thanks in advance.

    #202645
    waggoner41
    Member

    Think Hiper Mas.
    If you know where there was an Hiper Mas in Alajuela they have all been renamed to WalMart.

    #202646
    bobr
    Participant

    [quote=”waggoner41″]Think Hiper Mas.
    If you know where there was an Hiper Mas in Alajuela they have all been renamed to WalMart.[/quote]

    Actually, they built a new stand alone building just as you come off the pista on the right…..believe me you can’t
    miss it. They had their grand opening June21….it was packed.

    Bob
    San Ramon

    #202647
    DavidCMurray
    Participant

    Bob, you’re talking about the exit off the pista basically across from the airport, right? Nearby the Fiesta Casino and Rosti Pollo?

    Thanks!

    #202648
    bobr
    Participant

    David, your right, by the airport just before the new hospital. There also seems to be a new high rise hotel being built right next to the Walmart.

    Bobr
    San Ramon

    #202649
    Andrew
    Keymaster

    Taling about Walmart… Here’s a little Borowitz Walmart humour for you …

    In Positive Economic Sign, Walmart Customers Killing Each Other to Buy Shit…

    Pepper Spraying, Homicide Bullish Indicators, Economists Say

    [ http://www.borowitzreport.com/2011/11/25/in-positive-economic-sign-walmart-customers-killing-each-other-to-buy-shit/ ]

    #202650
    DavidCMurray
    Participant

    Thanks for the information, guys. The new Alajuela WalMart is, indeed, there and open for business. This afternoon they had a pretty attractive deal on a 32″ Sharp Aquos TV which we took advantage of.

    And, I’m happy to report, not a shot was fired and there was no lingering odor of pepper spray. You North Americans are truly in for a culture shock.

    #202651
    PeggyS
    Member

    Relatively new to the area & now confused (what a surprise!). I know that there is a PriceSmart just off 27 as we’re coming from Atenas & a Walmart a little further up. Is this the Walmart you’re referring to? And..is there more than one PriceSmart in the area? Thanks

    #202652
    DavidCMurray
    Participant

    Peggy, you’re referring to the PriceSmart next door to CIMA Hospital and the WalMart a little closer to San Jose. All those, and the nearby EPA (think Home Depot) are in Escazu, not in Alajuela.

    Juan Santamaria International Airport, where you likely arrived, is in Alajuela. Across the autopista (The InterAmerican Highway/Route 1/the General Canas) from the airport is yet another, even newer WalMart. And Alajuela now also has its very own PriceSmart and AutoMercado, as well. So it’s strictly big-time.

    We live in Grecia. For us, the big box stores in Alajuela are more convenient than those in Escazu, so this is good news for us.

    #202653
    PeggyS
    Member

    [quote=”DavidCMurray”]Peggy, you’re referring to the PriceSmart next door to CIMA Hospital and the WalMart a little closer to San Jose. All those, and the nearby EPA (think Home Depot) are in Escazu, not in Alajuela.

    Juan Santamaria International Airport, where you likely arrived, is in Alajuela. Across the autopista (The InterAmerican Highway/Route 1/the General Canas) from the airport is yet another, even newer WalMart. And Alajuela now also has its very own PriceSmart and AutoMercado, as well. So it’s strictly big-time.

    We live in Grecia. For us, the big box stores in Alajuela are more convenient than those in Escazu, so this is good news for us.[/quote]

    Thanks, David. We’re still learning & your help is very much appreciated. I think we know where the Alajuela PriceSmart is & hopefully their Walmart is easy to get to as well.

    #202654
    Doug Ward
    Member

    [quote=”DavidCMurray”]Thanks for the information, guys. The new Alajuela WalMart is, indeed, there and open for business. This afternoon they had a pretty attractive deal on a 32″ Sharp Aquos TV which we took advantage of.

    And, I’m happy to report, not a shot was fired and there was no lingering odor of pepper spray. You North Americans are truly in for a culture shock.[/quote]
    Well. Since one Walmart can put thousands of Ticos out of work, I suggest a tracking device for the new idiot box.

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