After the opening years helped us strengthen our resolve, 2022 was the year we expanded Authentica beyond the first two locations. I will feature images of the new shop, in Manuel Antonio, in a later post. For now, just a look at the signage art in front of the new shop.


While visiting Manuel Antonio in March my friend and I visited your store on March 6 and bought a pair of sunglasses made from recycled bottle caps that I loved at a cost of $120. My friend also bought a pair. I did not use the sunglasses while in CR and kept them in their sturdy round cardboard case until I got home. The second time I wore them the arm broke off. I contacted the manufacturer about the issue and they told me they were under warranty, but I would have to send them to them. When I tried to mail them back I found out it was going to cost me $100 for shipping. Obviously that would be stupid for me to spend another $100 just to ship them. From looking at the glasses it looks like they were cracked there where the arm attaches to the lenses when I bought them but I did not notice that when I bought them. I would appreciate some kind of resolution short of me having to spend $100 to ship them back. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Stephanie. I’m so sorry that happened. We will contact you by email asap. thanks.
Hi! I found a piece of art there that I would like to purchase and have shipped to me. Is this possible? Thank you!
Hi Summer, yes it is possible. I have just sent you an email so we can take the conversation forward there. Thanks, Crist
I bought a pair of earrings last month, I wanted the black too, but didn’t go back to buy them. I wonder if you could let me know how much they would be to post to the UK. They are little coins with black woven wire. Thanks
Good morning Amanda, We will respond via email momentarily! Have a lovely day.