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Centro Comercial Guadalupe, situated in the Guadalupe district of San José, Costa Rica, is a neighborhood shopping center opened in 1973, featuring approximately 20,000 sqm of gross leasable area over 2 levels with 39 stores. It caters to a local population of 37,000 in the district and 150,000 within a 5 km radius, comprising middle-class families with average monthly household incomes of 1,500 USD and an average age of 32 years, 3.1 persons per household.
The tenant mix emphasizes essential services, anchored by a supermarket, alongside pharmacy, hardware, fashion and shoe stores, beauty salons, technology outlets, and quick-service eateries such as McDonald's and Pizza Hut, fostering daily utility and moderate cross-shopping. Occupancy exceeds 95% with a 5% vacancy rate, underpinned by steady footfall of 5,000 to 8,000 visitors daily, equating to 125,000 monthly and 1.5 million annually, with 60-minute average dwell time and 20% conversion rate, generating 5,000 USD per sqm in annual sales.
Rent levels range from 10 to 20 USD per sqm per month, providing accessible entry for small to medium retailers in value segments.
Accessibility via Route 32, frequent buses, and 150 to 500 parking spaces supports operational flow, while security via CCTV and guards, plus 12 yearly marketing events with 30% attendance, maintain quality. In Costa Rica's retail market growing 5-7% annually, the center holds a stable community position, though aging infrastructure and competition from larger venues like Multiplaza and City Mall present challenges, limiting appeal to non-essential categories amid 11% unemployment and moderate consumer confidence.
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Hours of Operation
Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM — 09:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM — 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 06:00 PM |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.
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Demographics and Footfall
Guadalupe district demographics include 150,000 residents within 5 km, middle-class with 1,000 to 2,000 USD monthly incomes, 1.2% growth rate, and 28% urban density, driving consistent footfall of 5,000-8,000 daily visitors primarily for groceries (2,000 USD annual spending per household), health and beauty (800 USD), and apparel (350 USD), with 60-minute dwell times supporting essential retail performance but moderate impulse sales.
Competition and Risks
San José retail market shows saturation with 3 malls per 10 km and high competition levels, including modern centers like Multiplaza drawing regional traffic; Centro Comercial Guadalupe faces market share erosion in apparel and electronics due to limited entertainment, plus risks from 50-year-old infrastructure requiring maintenance, amid 11% unemployment and consumer confidence index of 55, impacting non-essential categories.
Lease Terms and Occupancy
Competitive rents of 10-20 USD per sqm monthly with average 1,000 sqm units and over 95% occupancy offer stable leasing for essential tenants; advantages include low vacancy (5%) and cost-effective entry in a 5-7% growing market, but medium leasing quality and community focus limit high-end opportunities, with 10 stores potentially available and minor upgrade potential for sustained performance.
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