July 17th Was National Tattoo Day in the United States, but Who Says We Canโt Celebrate in Costa Rica?
We’ve rounded up some of the hottest tattoo parlors in the central valley to help you get your ink on pura vida-style!ย
Note: There are so many great tattoo shops in and around the Central Valley, we couldn’t possibly list them all here, but these seven stood out in the reviews around the web.ย
www.retrostudio.tk
โExcellent, without words! Total Satisfaction. 100% Recommended. The tattoo they gave me was better than what I had dreamed!โ
โExcellent and very [affordable]!โ
โ100% recommended. I enjoyed talking with them during my first tattoo, it didnโt hurt even though it was very complicated.โ
100m east and 50m north of Muรฑoz & Nanne, San Pedro
www.newskullstudio.com
โI have a tattoo done by Pecos from 4 years ago. 100% recommended. Iโm going back soon for the next one.โ
โThe best place in east San Jose to get tattooed. Fully recommend Emersonโ
โVery professional and very hygienic! I recommend it 100%.โ
100m east and 50m north of Muรฑoz & Nanne, San Pedro
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โAsk for Moises! The best tattoo artist Iโve seen.
โGreat artists in color designs.โ
โAmazing tattoo shop and great tattoo artist.โ
Avenida 10, Calle 11, Paseo de los Estudiantes, San Jose
www.tattoo506.com
โHad a 3/4 sleeve and some touch up done by Hiram years ago and it still looks perfect!!!!!!โ
โThe treatment is excellent, and the work and professionalism even better.โ
Next to Fischel Pharmacy, San Pedro
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โThe best artists, very clean and organizedโฆ Iโll recommend it a 1000 timesโ
โโOf the best studios! Recommended 100%. All excellent artists, but I can vouch for Nefi!โ
โI have 10 [tattoos] and all have been done by Charlie. The attention is the best, and they help you with whatever you needโฆ Since the first tattoo you already feel like familyโฆโ
25m east of Rio Bar & Restaurant, next to Subway, San Pedro
www.stattoos.com
โAmazing art, wonderful people and excellent service. More than getting work done itโs like visiting friends.โ
โGreat art, Great people, Pura Vida place. You feel like home in this amazing place.โ
De la entrada princiapal de la UNA en Heredia, 500 metros norte y 250 metros Oeste., 3011 Heredia, Costa Rica
www.sailorsgrave.com
โBest old school tattoos in CR, and the best people.โ
โSuper professional, safe and cool designs! 100% recommended!โ*
โExcellent shop! Nรฉstor is definitely, in my opinion, THE BEST! โฆ I recommend it 1000%, and of course to all sailors. Excellent art and excellent service.โ