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What is Jaco Beach like?

sandy from baytown, tx -

Hey all. I'm curious what Jaco Beach is like? Does anybody live there or nearby? How do you like it? Any details? Thanks!

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Comment #1 Old Grump from San Jose -

Small town on the beach. The beach is nice. Most of the restaurants in town have their menu's priced in Dollars.... and are much higher than what you find elsewhere in Costa Rica.

I wouldn't pay $100-$120 for a hotel room there... you are going to see the area not the hotel.

Comment #2 sandy from baytown, tx -

Yeah i would probably only take a day trip to the beach and town to see what it is like. I would prefer to see everything and not spend too much time in one area. What's the best beach that Costa Rica has to offer anyway?

Comment #3 Roxy from Heaven -

Jaco Beach is nice. It is a tourist trap. But, it's a blast. The beaches are gorgeous and there are some nice hotels too. I don't know much about the restaurants. The people there were very friendly.

Comment #4 Johnny from the river banks of the Mississippi -

I personally would just book a hotel in Jaco if you are just staying a little while. Plus you will probably be traveling with others so you can split the cost. Jaco is one of the best areas to see in Costa Rica.

Comment #5 sandy from baytown, tx -

Okay, excellent. Thanks every body for all the advice and information! I look forward to my trip there soon!

Comment #6 Nancy Teichner (69.230.89.34) - Wed Jul 2 20:21:25 2008

I am thinking of moving to Costa Rica/Jaco Beach, I am currently living in California. Can anyone tell me how they like it there and are there any other areas I should look into?

Thank you!!!!!

Comment #7 Doug Ward (196.40.54.217) - Wed Jul 9 05:41:47 2008

I lived there. It's full of thieves, crack heads and s. It's a blast to visit but living there?? Only if you are rich and get a nice, secure condo.

Look around in Manuel antonio or Ojochal.

I live up in the mountains near the lake. Tranquilo.....

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