Jaco / Jaco Beach

[Bpt17]

Hey fellow mongers,

I'm still searching for a monger friendly hotel in Jaco August 1st - 4th. I'm kind of scared to book just any room before I do some research. Would hate to book rooms that aren't chica friendly. Seems to be a common question here. I've emailed all of these hotels to ask about the guest policy with no response. I don't speak Spanish so.

I WISH there was a maintained and updated list of Monger Friendly hotels in Jaco. At this point I don't care if the hotel charges us a fee for guest. Any help on this would be great guys!

I'm considering:

1. Villa Montana (its really cheap).

2. Flamboyant.

3. Balcondelmar.

4. Selina.

5. Puertoazul.

6. Hotel Zbiza.

I've search post after post I've read that Balcondelmar "Maybe" chica friendly. I think someone sneaked a girl in LOL.

[Trifecta68]

I wouldn't say the quantity of talent is insane during midweek at Cocal, but in my limited nights there it looked like 60 women vs the two other guys besides me out by the pool area. Makes for a lot of fun when it's clearly a buyer's market and most are not going to make money that night. The quality of the talent was very enjoyable, but it's definitely not all peaches & cream. Haven't seen it on a weekend yet, so can't offer that comparison. Did encounter a couple of women who were clearly either not interested in me, or who just wanted to socialize with friends, but they were a minority and easily avoided since they stayed rooted in one spot just talking with one another. Otherwise it's a hell of an experience with that much of a disparity in numbers, and I'd love to take a newbie there just to see their face the first time!

Also don't know about the casino area inside during that time of night. Have only been into the casino once, just out of curiosity and that was mid-morning but didn't see any working girls inside.

Fly- thanks for the update. Looks like I'll be spending a few weekdays locked in at Jaco. If your ever in Panama and you haven't tried Habanos across from the Marriott in the financial district; you may want to venture out. Trust me you'll be thanking me! An absolute onslaught of Latin bunnies from all over central and South America.

[FlyToPlay]

Is Jaco worth the trip Mon-Thurs or primarily a weekend destination.

I wouldn't say the quantity of talent is insane during midweek at Cocal, but in my limited nights there it looked like 60 women vs the two other guys besides me out by the pool area. Makes for a lot of fun when it's clearly a buyer's market and most are not going to make money that night. The quality of the talent was very enjoyable, but it's definitely not all peaches & cream. Haven't seen it on a weekend yet, so can't offer that comparison. Did encounter a couple of women who were clearly either not interested in me, or who just wanted to socialize with friends, but they were a minority and easily avoided since they stayed rooted in one spot just talking with one another. Otherwise it's a hell of an experience with that much of a disparity in numbers, and I'd love to take a newbie there just to see their face the first time!

Also don't know about the casino area inside during that time of night. Have only been into the casino once, just out of curiosity and that was mid-morning but didn't see any working girls inside.

[Trifecta68]

Flytoplay provided excellent plan for visiting Costa Rica. I did similar while going to Costa Rica twice.

Flew in. Bought local SIM card even before getting out of the secure area. Took care of departure papers right away, not to lose time on the last day.

Took a shuttle and rented a car.

Drove to San Jose.

Upon arrival from and before departure to the airport stayed one night at Hotel La Amistad.

There is very loud railroad line on one side of the Hotel.

Booked on the other side. Somewhat better.

Girl friendly, but girls do not hang out there much, as Sportsmen's lodge is a known spot literally two minutes away walking distance.

Food at La Amistad is excellent.

Looked for ticas at Sportmen's Lodge or HDR.

HDR is a hit and miss. I would call it rather dirty. Definitely not classy. Cocal is much nicer. Checked out from HDR rather accommodating full bodied tica, that I still have fond memories of).

I've been reading and posting on this sight for almost 7 years. Reporting mainly on Panama City, Hong Kong and Tijuana. Without a doubt one of the best reports I've read!! Thanks for the in depth info. I can't wait to get back down to Ticaland in July.

[Trifecta68]

The Interbus is solid transport at a reasonable price of $44 USD compared to $5 USD for a bus ticket, and $70 for an Uber. It's a shared ride so you stop at each pickup and dropoff location depending on other bookings, and then they make a pit stop about halfway at La Puesta del Sol so you can use the bathroom, get some food, and shop at a tourist trap. They meet their schedule and are easier than taking the local bus lines, and have air conditioning. I still found it hot, cramped, damn slow, and the radio is a power struggle among 9 people.

Tried Uber from San Jose airport to Cocal in Jaco during November 2018 and felt the benefits were worth the extra $25 USD; if you have two or more people then Uber would definitely be cheaper than Interbus. It's faster, driver can stop along way if you want something, radio is yours and, as a hidden benefit, you're not sharing a ride with other people who aren't mongering. My driver offered a cash option of 25,000 colones before we confirmed the Uber ride, but as a solo I didn't want the risk so kept it on the app and he was fine with it.

Aside from Cocal the one massage place I tried in Jaco had no showers, using just wet wipes instead, and only did a handy finish. That same week I went to San Jose and at Pension Monica about $40 USD was full service with a real shower at start & end, with both of us washing each other, and she did a fairly good massage too.

In San Jose my experience has only been with two hotels:

Hotel Del Rey (HDR) - ground zero for constant action, but like any place will have hours of the day that the lineup will encourage you to look elsewhere. Their rooms are fine for sex but I don't like sleeping there, and have never had a meal there since there are other more interesting options nearby. Chicas available early in the morning and low prices then too.

Great insight into both Sjo & Jaco. Looking to hit PTY & CR the same week. Panama City talent is insane during the week and slows down on Weekends. Is Jaco worth the trip Mon-Thurs or primarily a weekend destination.

[PhotoSlider]

There are many cheaper hotels. May not be high standard. Since the action have moved from San Jose to Jaco hotels and chica prices have gone sky high. There are condo rentals you can check also. If you have a rental car there are cheaper hotels little far from action. I usually rent a car. Chicas will come with you wherever you stay. Their dorm rooms are not any better.

Flytoplay provided excellent plan for visiting Costa Rica. I did similar while going to Costa Rica twice.

Flew in. Bought local SIM card even before getting out of the secure area. Took care of departure papers right away, not to lose time on the last day.

Took a shuttle and rented a car.

Drove to San Jose.

Upon arrival from and before departure to the airport stayed one night at Hotel La Amistad.

There is very loud railroad line on one side of the Hotel.

Booked on the other side. Somewhat better.

Girl friendly, but girls do not hang out there much, as Sportsmen's lodge is a known spot literally two minutes away walking distance.

Food at La Amistad is excellent.

Looked for ticas at Sportmen's Lodge or HDR.

HDR is a hit and miss. I would call it rather dirty. Definitely not classy. Cocal is much nicer. Checked out from HDR rather accommodating full bodied tica, that I still have fond memories of)).

Sportsmen's Lodge IMHO is better, but not 24 x 7. I once met there a law school student Carla that was super hot. Also had a girl that was good to begin with, but then she drank too much, and I went to my room leaving her at the La Amistad bar downstairs. 15 minutes later she decided to go join me. Receptionist called me saying that. I explained to receptionist that I do not love her anymore. He calmly suggested not to open my door for her. She scratched a little and left.

Next day I drove to Jaco in my rental. Beautiful ride.

Used my points to stay at great Marriott Los Suenos hotel. It is not girl friendly, as it is more of an upscale family oriented establishment.

Checked-in and made a note that there are two persons in my suite. Reception asked the name of the second guest. I explained that this would be my corporate Spanish interpreter and I do not have her name at the moment. She smiled and didn't object.

Drive one way between Marriott and Cocal in Jaco is 16 minutes. When I brought new girls from Cocal to Marriott, there was a Marriott guard in the booth and the gate controlled around the clock. He asked for my room number, I gave it in Spanish, they saw my new girl, different one every evening. And I proceeded, but not to the main front entrance. I didn't want not go to our room bypassing vigilante receptionists. I did a shortcut to the parking lot on the right and we walked through the grass into a side entrance. Worked many times.

Had one beauty staying with me for 3 days and nights, going to swimming pool, restaurant for buffet and everything else. To her credit she had very good manners. Most ticas are very nice. Dominicanas can be noisy and arrogant. Taking them that far away is a gamble, but I played it OK.

I usually drove visiting girls back to Cocal, but one of them ordered a cab in the morning, and went out through the main Marriott entrance, where judging by her very revealing non-family oriented outfit, she was stopped by the employee with an attempt for interrogation. She frowned, ignored and departed. I explained that she is my friend, and thanked the guy for being watchful and taking care of guests safety.

One of the days I checked out from Marriott, went sight seeing at Manuel Antonio National Park, and on the way back decided to have a 12 noon lunch at Cocal. Food there is also quite decent. Just myself, no girls, as I had no local place to stay anymore. My plan was after eating, drive straight to San Jose, stay there 2 nights already having a reservation at La Amistad, have a girl or two at massage places, and so on, just like Flytoplay prescribed.

Except walking into the restaurant I ran into gorgeous Elenita. She joined me for lunch, then we checked with her sleeping roommate at Cocal, who refused to provide us with a landing spot. We ended up driving along the main Jaco street Pastor Diaz looking at various options and finding very cheap studio under 10 K colones a night, but we didn't care. Two hours later, sweaty and happy, we went out of the room to find German bikers curiously looking at our relaxed faces (Elenita was very loud while appreciating in our newly found room my admiration for her delights and amenities).

Called La Amistad, to warn I'll be 1 day left. No Problem. Spent another 24 hours in Jaco, having great fun with Elenita, then left her for eventual solo drive to San Jose. The usual adventures followed upon arrival, almost missing my flight in the morning.

Sammon is right. It may make a sense to rent a car. Then girls will go with you wherever you stay. And most of them easily agreed to stay with me overnight afterwards for nominal pay or even without. Without points this Marriott can be pricey though, especially during the high season. But there is a great maze of interconnected swimming pools and channels plus beautiful food and drinks bar with chair seats in the water, and secret corners to have a kiss with a hot tica.

Pura vida!

[ValleyMonger]

There are many cheaper hotels. May not be high standard. Since the action have moved from San Jose to Jaco hotels and chica prices have gone sky high. There are condo rentals you can check also. If you have a rental car there are cheaper hotels little far from action. I usually rent a car. Chicas will come with you wherever you stay. Their dorm rooms are not any better.

Any insights about prices? 10 months ago I visited Tamarindo and normal price was $100 (usd) - today, on Tinder, chica is asking 150 ("minimum" Would you consider the higher price at all?

[Boriman]

FWIW is For What It's Worth. YMMV is Your Mileage May Vary. And I guess BDR is Back Door Receiving. I hope this helps.

[Bpt17]

Hey,

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'm a newbie what is FWIW, BDR, and YMMV? Is it you were "smart" enough to sneak women in? Balcon Del Mar and Mango Mar is top on my list. I'm also looking at I'm Flamboyant, Selina or whatever is closest to Cocal.

Put together a last minute trip so I could not arrange a room for Cocal or Mango Mar. Booked at Balcon del Mar. Near the signature line on their check in paperwork was a note for Companions with a couple of blank lines I assume to document "visitors". I did not ask management what that meant. I ran into one of my old favoritas at Cocal. She said no problema going there then she confirmed this with one of her amigas. Off we went around 10 pm. I was in the suite at the top above reception. I scoped out a way to get to the stairs around the side of the office versus going through the office which I scoped out in advance. No one stopped us. However, FWIW other chicas at Cocal said BDR was off limits. I dunno YMMV.

[Bpt17]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the info! We will be in Jaco from the 1st - 4th and head up to San Jose for 4th-6th. So ill check out those suggestions! The places you visited in San Jose seem to be mentioned a lot in this forum so cool.

The Interbus is solid transport at a reasonable price of $44 USD compared to $5 USD for a bus ticket, and $70 for an Uber. It's a shared ride so you stop at each pickup and dropoff location depending on other bookings, and then they make a pit stop about halfway at La Puesta del Sol so you can use the bathroom, get some food, and shop at a tourist trap. They meet their schedule and are easier than taking the local bus lines, and have air conditioning. I still found it hot, cramped, damn slow, and the radio is a power struggle among 9 people.

Tried Uber from San Jose airport to Cocal in Jaco during November 2018 and felt the benefits were worth the extra $25 USD; if you have two or more people then Uber would definitely be cheaper than Interbus. It's faster, driver can stop along way if you want something, radio is yours and, as a hidden benefit, you're not sharing a ride with other people who aren't mongering..

[FlyToPlay]

Headed to Costa Rica in August with the fellas for 5 nights...

2. What's the preferred method of transportation from the Airport to Jaco?

4. Are there any other clubs or parlors worth checking out while in Jaco that has great mongering potential? I read about the "Man Cave" club? Also for general Tourism please off some scenic suggestions I've read about the nearby national parks.

6. What is the Go to spots for Mongering in San Jose? I really couldn't get a good feel for locations reading the post.

Thanks Guys.

The Interbus is solid transport at a reasonable price of $44 USD compared to $5 USD for a bus ticket, and $70 for an Uber. It's a shared ride so you stop at each pickup and dropoff location depending on other bookings, and then they make a pit stop about halfway at La Puesta del Sol so you can use the bathroom, get some food, and shop at a tourist trap. They meet their schedule and are easier than taking the local bus lines, and have air conditioning. I still found it hot, cramped, damn slow, and the radio is a power struggle among 9 people.

Tried Uber from San Jose airport to Cocal in Jaco during November 2018 and felt the benefits were worth the extra $25 USD; if you have two or more people then Uber would definitely be cheaper than Interbus. It's faster, driver can stop along way if you want something, radio is yours and, as a hidden benefit, you're not sharing a ride with other people who aren't mongering. My driver offered a cash option of 25,000 colones before we confirmed the Uber ride, but as a solo I didn't want the risk so kept it on the app and he was fine with it.

Aside from Cocal the one massage place I tried in Jaco had no showers, using just wet wipes instead, and only did a handy finish. That same week I went to San Jose and at Pension Monica about $40 USD was full service with a real shower at start & end, with both of us washing each other, and she did a fairly good massage too.

In San Jose my experience has only been with two hotels:

Hotel Del Rey (HDR) - ground zero for constant action, but like any place will have hours of the day that the lineup will encourage you to look elsewhere. Their rooms are fine for sex but I don't like sleeping there, and have never had a meal there since there are other more interesting options nearby. Chicas available early in the morning and low prices then too.

Sportsmens Lodge (SL) - more like a sports bar, and my favorite spot so far. Has better rooms, chicas tend to be 6's and up, and as the sun goes down the choices increase. Breakfast buffet is included, lunches and dinners are good with a fair variety of options. Not many chicas before noon, but after that it starts to increase quickly.

Since you only have 5 nights available, and likely need to fly in & out of San Jose, your time in country will be short making time more important than money. If you stay in Jaco and want to play tourist you'll need a ride to see the nearby sights, or just pay a tour operator for the trip of your choice. There are plenty of them with ad boards lining the main street offering sight seeing, zip lining, surfing, ATV, and sport fishing. Some of the ones I saw would pick up and drop off at your hotel, but I haven't used them. Was tempted to take a diving trip but instead went surfing since it was easier and really didn't feel like an organized excursion. If every guy in your group is on the same schedule and mindset then great! Otherwise, it's nice to have options or break up in smaller groups for different day trips. Bring you own suntan lotion, a swim shirt with UV rating (cuts down on lotion use), and then bug spray if you head into the forest.

I'd land, buy liquor in the Duty Free shop by baggage claim, take an Uber direct to Jaco, check in and unload, hit the supermarket for snacks, then try the Cocal bar. Next two days are day trips or kicked back, with the evenings spent "shopping" for a Cocal chica. Take an Uber back to San Jose to hotel of choice, try a pension, dinner, chica from the bar, sleep in, see a museum, pension again, nap, dinner and overnight with a chica, morning glory, breakfast, and off to the airport unless you have time & energy for another pension stop first. Hey, you only get one chance at life, may as well make the memories while you can!

[WowNow]

Thanks Sammon, I most likely will be driving. This is great advice. I will stay closer to action but not just right there.

There are many cheaper hotels. May not be high standard. Since the action have moved from San Jose to Jaco hotels and chica prices have gone sky high. There are condo rentals you can check also. If you have a rental car there are cheaper hotels little far from action. I usually rent a car. Chicas will come with you wherever you stay. Their dorm rooms are not any better.

[Sammon]

Hello, I am planning to visit in CR in May. I have never been to Jaco and heard about it a lot. I know, Cocal has most of the action so decided to check for room. Rooms are not available from outside search but they are from their own website. To my surprise, they are showing $400 for a night. I won't have much left for Chicas after spending for the room. Are the rooms that expensive or is it just the day that I am searching for (memorial weekend). Are there other recommened places close by which are chica friendly? TIA.

There are many cheaper hotels. May not be high standard. Since the action have moved from San Jose to Jaco hotels and chica prices have gone sky high. There are condo rentals you can check also. If you have a rental car there are cheaper hotels little far from action. I usually rent a car. Chicas will come with you wherever you stay. Their dorm rooms are not any better.

[Riina]

Headed to Costa Rica in August with the fellas for 5 nights. After reading everybody's post, I walked away with several perspectives from my understanding, please correct me on any point if I'm wrong, and assist me in my understanding. I also have a couple questions.

1. For ideal mongering and scenic purposes, Jaco is the best place to go.

2. What's the preferred method of transportation from the Airport to Jaco? Please recommend. Also (considering any is needed at all) what is the recommended mode of Transportation for a tourist once we arrive at the hotel?

3. In Jaco, Cocal Hotel & Casino is pretty much the only the "ideal" spot for "convenient mongering"? Cocal is kinda expensive. As of this post, the direct site wants $375 for 5 nights for 2 kings and one Queen for a total of $1875. Now we're ALL about convenience, but are there ANY other options in Jaco that offer anything close to the convenience that Cocal offers? We saw some good prices on many other locations but Our concern is if we're not at a place like "Cocal" where it seems everything you need is there (food and women) then logistically speaking what is the next best ideal location with easy access for mongering? Please Advise.

4. Are there any other clubs or parlors worth checking out while in Jaco that has great mongering potential? I read about the "Man Cave" club? Also for general Tourism please off some scenic suggestions I've read about the nearby national parks..

Interbus was safe and comfortable. I splurged and stayed at Croc's and nailed my chicas at Balcon Del Mar (a dump). Jaco only for the weekend. Go zip lining in Arenal or Monteverde and ATV'ing in Jaco. My two days in San Jose were wasted, but had a nice meal at La Criolitta.

I would like to know more about girl friendly places in Jaco. My room at Balcon Del Mar was a mistake that turned out useful. I have no idea where to have fun with the girls.

[WowNow]

Hello, I am planning to visit in CR in May. I have never been to Jaco and heard about it a lot. I know, Cocal has most of the action so decided to check for room. Rooms are not available from outside search but they are from their own website. To my surprise, they are showing $400 for a night. I won't have much left for Chicas after spending for the room. Are the rooms that expensive or is it just the day that I am searching for (memorial weekend). Are there other recommened places close by which are chica friendly? TIA.