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Jacó

I will be in Jaco towards the end of May. I would like to celebrate my friend's birthday in a special place. Are there any suggestions for 3 dark skinned Mexicans and an ADULT THEMED vacation?

Hi There, My girlfriend and I are surfers heading to CR for a month. We are planning on heading from SJO to Jaco then Jaco to Malpais and then doing the volcanos and things. I am looking for the cheapest way to get around because we are on a serious budget. Also, I have been told that it might be a good idea to just buy a board there and avoid airline charges. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions on hostels, buses etc. My e-mail is sales@rovemag.com, I would love any help I can get!

I cannot find Club del Cielo on a map. We will be visiting in early July and I am trying to find where we will be. The directions from google, and everything else that I have found are a bit difficult to interpret.

How do you handle the hotels? Do you tell them up front that there will be a relaxation therapist joining you? Is there a house fee for a house call etc

I will be traveling to Jaco soon. Does anyone know which hotels are decent and especially who allow men to bring their dates from the Beatle Bar back to their rooms without harassment? Thank you, Happy Traveler

I have been looking into studying abroad this summer and came across the School of the World website. The website is nice, but I can't really find any reviews on the school. Just wondering if anyone has heard of it or attended classes there? Or even if anyone has any other suggestions of places in South America to study. I appreciate your help!

Hi all I will be in Jaco for 3 months from Feb1-April31 2009. I am coming by myself. Would love to meet up with some people vacationing or living there for some drinks, get to know the area, etc. Let me know if anyone wants to meet up. My email is jarrettmp@gmail.com

Hi We arrive at the airport @ noon and want to get to Jaco. Where is the best place to catch a bus if there is one? And anyone know any inexpensive places to stay in Jaco for the night? We are catching the fast boat to Montezuma the next day at 10:30 a.m. at Herradura beach. Also we will be in San Jose 12/30 and 12/31; we leave on 1/1/09. Any suggestions on fun places to stay for a few days and new years eve in San Jose? Thanks Joy

hey guys, we have a reservation at the Los Suenos Marriot near Jaco City. We arrive August 1st at 10am at San Jose airport and want to get there right away. What are the best public transportation possibilities? Do we have to go into san jose city first? When the airport bus brings us to the center, where do we find the bus to Jaco from there? thanks!

The picture says it all. We are nuts love to dress in ridiculous costumes (or are they costumes?) and love to meet people that are good mates. (Think Australian) We will be surfing, zip lining, horsey riding, rafting and stuffing our face.. Oh yeah, drinking blended girlie drinks, and mingling with people on unfamilar territory. If you are a fun guy or girl or a group email us. We'd love to meet up. Cameron

Hi I'm going to Costa Rica for 10days. 3days in Jaco, 6 in Santa Teresa, and 1 day in San Jose. Any advice or tips would be helpful. Bar, nitelife, saftey, sights. Thanks!

Sorry, but I accidently posted this in the general Costa Rica forum, and wanted it here instead. Anyway, I will be in Jaco without a car, and want to get to Turrialba. Is there bus service directly to Turrialba from Jaco, or must I first return to San Jose and then catch a bus to Turrialba. Thanks for your help.

Right across the street from the Beetle Bar on the corner next to a hotel is a little place that I believe was called Cafe Del Mar or something like it. I liked it very much and remember a young girl by the name of Margarite who works there, at least within a month ago when I was there. She booked a local canopy tour for me (within ten minutes of Jaco) and if you have the number of that cafe, I'd love to ask her that exact name of that tour, since I'd befriended the driver Jorge Alpizar, from Orotino, and his phone no longer seems to be working. I'm concerned for him and would like to see him again on my next trip soon. Margarite surely would remember him and may be able to find him or give him a message. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. email roym@somedaymusical.com. Many thanks (954)429-3217 Roy Morano, 1552 SW 21st Terrace, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442.

Im going to be in Jaco from the 20th of Dec thru the 27th /06... ive been to cr several times over the past 10 years guided adventure tours ... now id like go around for my own day trips with some thing a bit bigger than a moped.... maybe a 125cc to a 250cc would be great.... im leaving soon so I look forward to any suggestions anyone has.... whats the weather like there now do i need jeans or a lite weight wet weather parka? Thanks Kip

My girlfriend and i will be travelling to jaco over new year and are keen to head to arenal sometime during our stay, Is it hard to get to? How long will it take to get there? how much will it cost? and how long should we stay there 4? Does anyone have any tips on other places to go and places 2 see while we are over there. We fly in on december 27 and fly out 5th. Also wat is the local beer like? :) thanx alot

My girlfriend and i will be travelling to jaco over new year and are keen to head to arenal sometime during our stay, Is it hard to get to? How long will it take to get there? how much will it cost? and how long should we stay there 4? Does anyone have any tips on other places to go and places 2 see while we are over there. We fly in on december 27 and fly out 5th. Also wat is the local beer like? :) thanx alot

I am travelling to Jaco in April with my 3 teenagers. I would appreciate any recommendations for Canopy Tour companies, and other activites that we should not miss. Has anybody used Chiclets Canopy Tours? They seem to be closest to Jaco. What about volcano tourrs, alligator sightings, hot springs, etc...Thank you so much for your responses!!!

How are the shops and board selections around Jaco. I am traveling with 2 shortboards but am looking to buy board for riding big waves. The selection in my local surfshops is pretty slim for big wave boards. Looking for something high performance 6'5" pintail, from one of the more reputable surf companies like channel islands, rusty or maybe a good local build used or new.

I am going on a 2 week surf trip to Costa rica. We plan to spend most of our time in the south around Pavones. I have heard so much about the waves in santa catalina Panama and am wondering if its feasable to drive there in the time I have, and how long it would take. Thanks

Hey guys thanks for all the tips Manuel Antonio was amazing and i am currently in Jaco. Your advice went to some good use. Pura Vida!

I am not a drug baron, so anyone reading this don't freak. I was wondering about the herb situation in Costa Rica especially Jaco. Im wondering if it would be accessable as well as acceptable to toke just a little herb in the area (being very unobtrusive of course)perhaps someone knows a litte about availablity, quality, and prices.One Love

I am considering moving to from the States to Jaco for several months. What are the chances of me finding work? How much money should I expect to save before moving there and living a modest life for 3 months? Also, how cheap/expensive is it to fly into South America (Peru) from Costa Rica?

Hello Everyone! I am planning to move to Jaco this month and need some advice on where to find a cheap apartment or room to rent for a couple of months. I have searched the net but come up with nothing! Any help or advice you could offer would be great!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! Lisa

Hi Folks, I am looking for accomidations in Jaco, CR for the dates of Dec. 29th to Jan. 1st. I would be willing to take anything, including a decent campground. Eveything in the "travel guides" is full and I was wondering if anyone knew places that were "off the beaten track" or new. Also, I have been unable to get a working number for any camp sites. Does anyone have any info? Many Thanks, Doug

Hello Vters. I'm curious about this town and have many questions. Help me out if you can. Is it safe for two women to cycle around the area? Are the bikes likely to get stolen even when locked? What about the drinking water... is the tap water alright and must we worry about ice cubes in the drinks? Should we carry only bottled water at all times? How does one go about securing a sailing trip once there? Can one approach a local business on the beach, or ought I go to Quepos instead. I'm contemplating taking the bus from the Coca Cola bus station in San Jose. Is that too risky? Would the bus allow a bicycle...probably not cause it would be packed, right? Thanks for the assistance.

What's the best and most cost effective way to make phone calls to the USA from Jaco? phone card?, cell phone rental? Also, what is the best swimming beach with in a 2hr driving distance from Jaco..thx

where can I rent a car to get there from SJO? Can I rent a motorcycle once there for the week and how much? What's there to do there? is it worth bringing my diving gear..thanks

Hi! We are planning to finish up our holiday at Jaco Beach... Can you please suggest the best way to get there from San Jose? Is is safe for us to drive ourselves? If so, what are the roads like? How long will the drive take us? What about the boat option? We aren't going till next May, but I'm just trying to get a few ideas... Thanks Heaps! Sel.

I am very interested in the School of the World in Jaco, Costa Rica, but would appreciate some outside input. It seems legitimate, but it is hard to tell. If anyone has heard anything or even better, attended this school your response would be very valuable to me.

We spent a great 3 month holiday in Jaco, in 1996-97. Planning to return, next February and would like to know what to expect. Is it still a laid back touristy town, busy weekend, week days not so much?