Jaco / Jaco Beach

[BobbySA]

The BW definitely does not allow guests, and is otherwise pretty mediocre and regret staying there. There is one other place that does not allow guests, but I don't know the name.

The bar at cocal was a great pickup spot. 200 for the girl and 50 for a pretty crummy room at the place next door, for an hour. Not sure if that was too high, but a good time was had.

6-8 years ago the Best Western was a no go for working girls. Let us know if it's changed!

-Chicago.

[Nixonbd]

Since we're talking about this in the other thread regarding the Taormina, how about at the Cocal (I booked for two)? What's the current chica fee policy there? I did a search on this thread which returned no results. Again, thanks in advance!

There is no guest fee at the Cocal.

[Zeos1]

From a good source, check out this Jan 2024 article, scroll to the very end of the article.

https://news.co.cr/sexual-tourism-th...ta-rica/24123/

Any info / updates would be appreciated!!

With the Del Rey no longer in business it seems unlikely. If I had a dollar for every rumor about the Del Rey I could buy a nice meal at least.

And the article is silly. Guy is pretending to be so naive and shocked at what he sees, and afraid to talk to people. Nice journalistic touch that is.

[MagicTrain]

From a good source, check out this Jan 2024 article, scroll to the very end of the article.

https://news.co.cr/sexual-tourism-th...ta-rica/24123/

Any info / updates would be appreciated!!

[The Cane]

Since we're talking about this in the other thread regarding the Taormina, how about at the Cocal (I booked for two)? What's the current chica fee policy there? I did a search on this thread which returned no results. Again, thanks in advance!

[Kbdb2488]

How do you get from the bus terminal to the Cocal? I don't remember there being a lot of taxi's driving around Jaco.

You could flag down a taxi, order an uber, or walk 10 minutes or so to Cocal.

[Manny51]

If you plan to start your trip with one or a few days in SJ before going to Jaco, look up the buses out of 7/10 terminal that can take you to Jaco for less than $10 each way. Might take a little longer, but they go every two hours in an air conditioned, comfortable enough bus for cheap. On the return trip you could hop out at the airport.

https://terminal7-10.com/en/

How do you get from the bus terminal to the Cocal? I don't remember there being a lot of taxi's driving around Jaco.

[The Cane]

If you plan to start your trip with one or a few days in SJ before going to Jaco, look up the buses out of 7/10 terminal that can take you to Jaco for less than $10 each way. Might take a little longer, but they go every two hours in an air conditioned, comfortable enough bus for cheap. On the return trip you could hop out at the airport.

https://terminal7-10.com/en/

That's exactly what dude explains and demonstrates in this video, including how to buy a ticket:

https://youtu.be/O0fouZTClLk?si=jgMo1PcNBo_dXJdO

[Kbdb2488]

If you plan to start your trip with one or a few days in SJ before going to Jaco, look up the buses out of 7/10 terminal that can take you to Jaco for less than $10 each way. Might take a little longer, but they go every two hours in an air conditioned, comfortable enough bus for cheap. On the return trip you could hop out at the airport.

https://terminal7-10.com/en/

[The Cane]

Thanks, TC. What other shuttles have you heard about?

That video mostly talks about going taking the bus from the city. I am interested in getting there to and from the airport.

I only found one other shuttle in the same price range. Its called the Pink Bus, or something like that. It only has one trip per day. Easy Ride has 4.

I remember inquiring with Vanessa on a previous trip, but she also charged $120. If its over $80, I may as well take the Cocal shuttle for the reliability.

Renting a car, with all the insurance is something like $70/day if you get all the insurance. It used to be much cheaper. Now rental car prices are out of control.

Interbus is another option:

https://www.interbusonline.com/

[Manny51]

Check this out. And thanks for the Easy Ride Shuttle lead. There are several shuttle services, and I will probably go that route. Yep, $120 is pricey. Not paying that.

https://youtu.be/O0fouZTClLk?si=_qJ6f2liTldlD1G7

Thanks, TC. What other shuttles have you heard about?

That video mostly talks about going taking the bus from the city. I am interested in getting there to and from the airport.

I only found one other shuttle in the same price range. Its called the Pink Bus, or something like that. It only has one trip per day. Easy Ride has 4.

I remember inquiring with Vanessa on a previous trip, but she also charged $120. If its over $80, I may as well take the Cocal shuttle for the reliability.

Renting a car, with all the insurance is something like $70/day if you get all the insurance. It used to be much cheaper. Now rental car prices are out of control.

[Nixonbd]

Hey fellas,

Planning a Jaco trip in the coming weeks. I have been to the Cocal several times and was looking to frequent again. In the past I have rented a car, but in reality, barely used it. I have always ended up parking at the hotel and never using it. I rented it mainly so that I would have a fail-safe way back to the airport on the day of my flight.

But this time I wanted to consider other options. Private rides, whether provided by the Cocal or other operators, all seem to cost $120.

I did find one shared shuttle, Easy Ride Shuttle, that does trip to and from the airport 4 x / day. It only costs $40.

Has anyone ever used Easy Ride before? Either that, or, does anyone have any other options. I can do it, but $120 seems a little pricey for a 90 minute ride.

Thanks in advance!

Very seldom is it a "90 minute ride". Trips to or from Jaco can easily be anywhere from 2 - 4 hours; depending on traffic. Driving in the SJO region is a nightmare. If you do it in 90 minutes, you're lucky!

[The Cane]

Hey fellas,

Planning a Jaco trip in the coming weeks. I have been to the Cocal several times and was looking to frequent again. In the past I have rented a car, but in reality, barely used it. I have always ended up parking at the hotel and never using it. I rented it mainly so that I would have a fail-safe way back to the airport on the day of my flight.

But this time I wanted to consider other options. Private rides, whether provided by the Cocal or other operators, all seem to cost $120.

I did find one shared shuttle, Easy Ride Shuttle, that does trip to and from the airport 4 x / day. It only costs $40.

Has anyone ever used Easy Ride before? Either that, or, does anyone have any other options. I can do it, but $120 seems a little pricey for a 90 minute ride.

Thanks in advance!

Check this out. And thanks for the Easy Ride Shuttle lead. There are several shuttle services, and I will probably go that route. Yep, $120 is pricey. Not paying that.

https://youtu.be/O0fouZTClLk?si=_qJ6f2liTldlD1G7

[Manny51]

Hey fellas,

Planning a Jaco trip in the coming weeks. I have been to the Cocal several times and was looking to frequent again. In the past I have rented a car, but in reality, barely used it. I have always ended up parking at the hotel and never using it. I rented it mainly so that I would have a fail-safe way back to the airport on the day of my flight.

But this time I wanted to consider other options. Private rides, whether provided by the Cocal or other operators, all seem to cost $120.

I did find one shared shuttle, Easy Ride Shuttle, that does trip to and from the airport 4 x / day. It only costs $40.

Has anyone ever used Easy Ride before? Either that, or, does anyone have any other options. I can do it, but $120 seems a little pricey for a 90 minute ride.

Thanks in advance!

[The Cane]

A reporter's Saturday night at the Cocal Hotel and Casino: https://news.co.cr/sexual-tourism-th...ta-rica/24123/.