Mama Toucan’s is a locally owned and operated natural food store dedicated to providing our community with clean, healthy food—every single day. We believe that food is fuel, and what you put into your body directly affects what you get out of it.

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We began in 2015 with a small shop, driven by a pressing need to offer better quality produce and staple goods to our growing community. Our mission was simple: focus on organic foods and products free from chemicals and artificial ingredients. The community’s response was incredible.

Within just six months, we expanded to our current home at The Village Shopping Center, in the heart of Dominical. As our customer base grew, so did our product selection. Today, we proudly carry over 5,000 organic and natural food items, spanning every major category—produce, dairy, grains, proteins, body care, healthy snacks, and more.

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But we didn’t stop there. Many of our customers shared challenges in finding restaurants that accommodated specific dietary needs. In 2017, we opened The Deli at Mama Toucan’s to offer clean, healthy vegetarian and vegan meals, with a strong emphasis on gluten-free and dairy-free options. The Deli quickly became a community favorite, and we’ve continued to expand our offerings ever since.

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Mama Toucan’s is also deeply committed to giving back. Since day one, we’ve created programs that support and uplift our community—from free music lessons and soccer camps for kids, to self-defense classes for women and children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we launched the Mama Toucan’s Food and Funds Foundation, raising enough money to deliver weekly food packages to 25 families in and around Dominical for an entire year. We also helped cover rent, medical bills, utility costs, and provided essential goods like clothing, toys, and housewares.

We are endlessly grateful for the support we’ve received from our community, and we remain dedicated to making Dominical the best place to live and visit in all of Costa Rica.

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Of course, none of this would be possible without our incredible team. We are fortunate to work with some of the most talented, kind, and dedicated young people in Costa Rica. Each team member brings something special—intelligence, humor, compassion, knowledge, and enthusiasm. It has been an honor to grow alongside such a phenomenal group, and we look forward to many more years of service and connection.