Costa Rica's leader in distribution of consumer goods
Import, logistics, and distribution of consumer goods, reaching supermarkets, retail, and local trade nationwide.
International freight
3,500+ TEUs per year
Owned infrastructure
16,500+ pallet positions
Nationwide coverage
3,000 weekly deliveries
International freight
3,500+ TEUs per year
Owned infrastructure
16,500+ pallet positions
Nationwide coverage
3,000 weekly deliveries
What type of client are you?
We understand what every business needs and build solutions tailored to it.
Everything your business needs, from a single supplier.
Complete, constant supply so your operations never stop. Quality products, trusted brands, and on-time deliveries across Costa Rica.
Available categories
The reliability behind every delivery
In Costa Rica's mass-consumption market, Mercasa is the bridge between international brands and local trade: a single operation that negotiates, imports, and delivers, with no extra intermediaries along the way. That integration is what sets us apart, backed by the scale and corporate discipline of Grupo Inteca, a privately held corporation with a regional footprint.
Employees
Years in the market
Owned distribution centers
Parent company & institutional backing
The engine behind every delivery
We connect the world with Costa Rica through an efficient, modern, and reliable logistics chain that guarantees availability and speed on every delivery.
Global Import
We work with more than 120 suppliers across more than 35 countries, managing international freight and customs to the highest standards.
End-to-end customs management: Procedures and regulatory compliance handled from start to finish, with zero friction for the supplier.
Direct negotiation with manufacturers: A commercial relationship with no intermediaries, translating into better terms and prices.
Real-time traceability: Tracking international transit from the origin port until it arrives in Costa Rica.
Quality control at the source: Standards verified before the product begins its journey.
Smart Warehousing
Two owned macro distribution centers with more than 16,500 pallet positions and world-class inventory management technology.
World-class WMS technology: Inventory management with full visibility of every pallet position.
Conditions controlled by product type: Temperature, humidity, and handling tailored to each category.
Guaranteed FIFO rotation: First in, first out, ensuring freshness and shelf-life compliance.
Fast picking and dispatch: Operations designed to minimize time between warehouse and route.
Nationwide Distribution
Our own logistics network covering the entire country, optimizing routes for efficient, on-time deliveries.
Own and partner fleet with optimized routes: Efficient coverage across the country's 7 provinces.
Scheduled deliveries: Coordinated with supermarkets, retail, and local trade according to their restocking cycle.
Fleet monitoring: Visibility of every delivery en route.
Punctuality as a standard: Compliance with agreed delivery windows.
Point of Sale
We close the loop by getting every product into the hands of the end consumer, in every corner of the country.
Constant shelf replenishment: Product availability where the consumer looks for it.
On-site commercial support: Direct support for the businesses we distribute to.
No-intermediary relationship: From the international supplier to local trade, in one integrated operation.
Closing the logistics loop: The product reaches the end consumer in every corner of the country.
Let's talk business
Visit us at our distribution center in El Tejar, El Guarco, Cartago, or reach out directly — we serve international suppliers and local customers alike.
We're close to you
Head office (CEDI)
Address
Provincia 03 Cartago, Cantón 08 El Guarco
Carretera Interamericana Cartago, entre Avenida Treinta y Cuatro y Avenida Cincuenta y Dos, Tejar El Guarco · CP 30801
Main phone line
Official emails
servicio_al_cliente@grupointeca.com
reclutamiento@grupointeca.com (HR)
Business hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
What our clients say
4.3 · 18 reviews on Google
See reviews on Google
“Excelente mercadería”
René Calderón
“Muy bueno”
Marcelo G.