Jaco / Jaco Beach

[One Lucky Dogg]

At Lucky Dawg, how much is a half day of fishing?

Fishing starts at $600 for the boat for 5 hours. ($600 boat has a maximum of 4 fishermen) However, you can spend upwards of $3,200 for a 52' footer. Includes, transportation to and from, snacks, lunch, beer, sodas, water, bait and everything you need to have a good time. Because of the afternoon rains, I highly recommend 1/2 until November.

O. L. The. One Lucky Dogg.

[Bkgee]

At Lucky Dawg, how much is a half day of fishing?

[One Lucky Dogg]

Been to SJ several times but just passed through Jaco once.

I am wondering if there is anything else to do in Jaco during the day other than enjoy surf and beach?

Also, overall, which hotel you guys recommend that is close to action but not too expensive / run down or noisy?

Margaya, there is more to do in and out of Jaco, than there is San Jose. Activities are endless. Most of my clients go on ATV tours, zip lining, white water rafting, paddle boarding, horseback riding, surfing, jet skiing, crocodile river tours, fishing or just relaxing under a waterfall. Since it is the green season, (rains about 2 pm everyday) you will want to get started early with your activities. I also recommend going fishing for 1/2 day instead of a full day. The other day we boated 16 Mahi Mahi's in a half day.

As far as lodging, close to the action, a lot of my guys are booking the Monaco Jaco. If you have 2-3 guys, it's the very best value in all of Jaco. Each luxury condominium has 3 separate bedrooms and is everything you expect in a condo. It also has a jacuzzi and is a stones throw away from the Monkey bar and all the action. About $50 p. P. Based on 3 people.

[Margaya]

Fatastic, all inclusive repaort bud. Muchos Gracious.

Airport:

The airport that you fly into when visiting Jaco is the San Jose airport SJO. The airport is fairly well laid out easy to follow, easy to get through immigration and customs no major hitches. There is a $28 dollar exit tax that you pay when you exit at the departure level. Many people chose to pay the tax upon arrival. There is also a money exchange upstairs at the departure level next to where you pay your departure tax that gives a fairly good exchange rate. Once arriving and clearing customs exit the building and cross the street to the parking garage and walk up stairs to the departure level cross the street...

[Margaya]

Been to SJ several times but just passed through Jaco once.

I am wondering if there is anything else to do in Jaco during the day other than enjoy surf and beach?

Also, overall, which hotel you guys recommend that is close to action but not too expensive / run down or noisy?

[StudBucket]

I have Jaco Beach on the list with a stay at Cocal. I read lots of posts regarding good talent with the prices, but rarely a review with names and specific services. I presume the turnover is so high that names are irrelevant. But are the services pretty uniform? Is it usually CBJ, BBBJ, or BBBJTC? I'd Greek generally available and is there an upcharge? Are they generally okay with the customer supplying his own specialty condoms? Do the girls stay an exact hour with multiples allowed in the hour for the agreed upon price? Thanks for any input.

I don't think us giving names would be too relevant as the girls come and go, and are freelancers competing with each other. Furthermore, many of the girls use fake names or they have the same names. I think giving names would be more applicable to a massage parlor in San Jose or a Casa where regulars work, but this is not the case at the Cocal. Lastly, the Cocal goes from 6 pm to midnight, and the girls are getting serviced very quickly so your odds of you being there at the same time as someone recommended and the other competitive girls knowing her would be slim to none. My suggestion is to sarge up, get down there, and when you find the girl you are attracted to and have some chemistry, ask her what your menu preferences are. As far as services are concerned, it is usually CBJ and sex in any position you want. Greek and DATY are most likely off the menu with the Ticas and Colombianas, but the Dominicanas may be down for Greek with an extra tip. The girls all prefer short time, so they want to get you off as quickly as possible; therefore, I found the quality of service to be more businesslike as opposed to Sosua where the girls will go with you all night for less than the cost of short time with the girls in Jaco and San Jose.

[StudBucket]

A. T I think some are confused about airport exchange. When mentioning BAC San Jose, it's a Bank, not you normal currency exchange center. Everyone knows a currency exchange center, like you find in the baggage claim area is a rip off. BAC San Jose Bank is located upstairs in the departure area and is not a rip off. Their exchange rate is the same as it is in all of their banks located through Costa Rica. Sometimes they are a few colones higher than Banco National and BCR, sometimes they are not. However, I am not fond of their policies. Lines are long, they are slow and they ask stupid questions. This is why I recommend the Servimas at Walmart.

O. L. D. One Lucky Dogg.

Dear O. L. the.

I went to the Servimas at Walmart. What a joke. It was only 11 am and they said they ran out of money to exchange and only could give me $200. Their rate was nothing special either. So we went out of our way to exchange money there, waited in line 10 minutes, and then found out they had hardly any money. I would not recommend this, and we ended up going to a Bank of Costa Rica location in the gulch on the 2nd floor of an office building and good a good rate of 546 colones to 1 dollar. There are not very many places in the Gulch that are dedicated to exchanging money (we did not see any) like casa de cambios or money exchange stands you see in most countries.

[Mongerer88]

I have Jaco Beach on the list with a stay at Cocal. I read lots of posts regarding good talent with the prices, but rarely a review with names and specific services. I presume the turnover is so high that names are irrelevant. But are the services pretty uniform? Is it usually CBJ, BBBJ, or BBBJTC? I'd Greek generally available and is there an upcharge? Are they generally okay with the customer supplying his own specialty condoms? Do the girls stay an exact hour with multiples allowed in the hour for the agreed upon price? Thanks for any input.

[Bimmy5]

Will be in Jaco on Sunday thru Wednesday. How's the talent level at the Cocal gents?

The last time I was there it was fantastic. I have never seen so many beautiful women in one place. I am returning in a few weeks. You tell us how it is when you are there.

[Joey Smith]

Will be in Jaco on Sunday thru Wednesday. How's the talent level at the Cocal gents?

[TopMan24]

I was in Jaco 3 months ago and for the most part the girls at the Cocal were charging the same as the HDR and SL. In other words they ask a "C" take 80 or sometimes less. Only one I met was asking 150 and I walked away. I saw a few very attractive pairs that wanted 3somes for 150 which is a good deal if you want that but if you asked for one solo they wouldn't buldge below a "C". The prices were the same and negotiations a bit easier at the Bar or Patio Bar.

As for the fake Vitamin V or C I have never bought any there. But I get genarics on line and they work just as good as the brand names and sometimes even better.

Yes, they ask about the same price as HDR. I have never paid more than 80 and usually negotiate to 70 and I have spent many weeks there. I would never pay 100+ unless it were for an extended session. Now if you don't negotiate well and / or are very old or obese you may have to pay the premium. The cool thing I like about Jaco is there is this sexual vibe the local women give off. They are very aware of the many putas in the area and are pleasantly surprised when a gringo asks them out on a date. You just have to act surprised when they tell you about all the prostitution in their little town and pretend like you are there to surf. The drawback is it can take a few dates before you close, which will likely cost more in the end, and you can't just simply pay them to leave when your done with them.

[Blocker12]

I am thinking about going to either Jaco, Fortaleza, or Cartagena. In your opinions which would give you more bang for the buck? I've been to SJ before and wasn't that impressed. The girls were expensive and there wasn't anything to do during the day. Jaco, Fortaleza and Cartagena have a beach at least so I can do that during the day.

[Bimmy5]

Anyone out there no reputable pharmacy in Jaco beach near the hotel Cocal where I can get legitimate Viagra or Cialis. I got them before in San Jose but they were no good didn't work for me I don't know if they were generic or just fakes. Also can anyone who's been there recently tell me what the girls are charging is a comparable to what the Delray girl charges? I appreciate anyone help me out.

Thanks

I was in Jaco 3 months ago and for the most part the girls at the Cocal were charging the same as the HDR and SL. In other words they ask a "C" take 80 or sometimes less. Only one I met was asking 150 and I walked away. I saw a few very attractive pairs that wanted 3somes for 150 which is a good deal if you want that but if you asked for one solo they wouldn't buldge below a "C". The prices were the same and negotiations a bit easier at the Bar or Patio Bar.

As for the fake Vitamin V or C I have never bought any there. But I get genarics on line and they work just as good as the brand names and sometimes even better.

[Bluem]

Anyone out there no reputable pharmacy in Jaco beach near the hotel Cocal where I can get legitimate Viagra or Cialis. I got them before in San Jose but they were no good didn't work for me I don't know if they were generic or just fakes. Also can anyone who's been there recently tell me what the girls are charging is a comparable to what the Delray girl charges? I appreciate anyone help me out.

Thanks

[Illegal]

A lot of info on here has been posted for the traveling monger, here is some info that may help those traveling with family and looking for fun. The mongers obviously stay at Hotel Cocal, but other travelers will look for other locations. One great location is the Monte Carlo condominiums (there is a Monte Carlo hotel, not the same place!) , good prices, spacious (2 bedroom, living room laundry room, etc.) , good location, etc, located north central Jaco Beach along the main street, about a block east from the intersection with the Mega Super shopping complex and ReMax (about 15 minute walk to the south to get to Hotel Cocal). One could log in "guests" here as well, but this is info for other travelers. Just north of the Mega Super shopping complex are the Monkey Bar and a bit further but only a few minutes walk are The Bar (formerly the Beatle Bar) and the Patio Bar (virtually side by side) , each of which surround a narrow entrance to the Cadillac Rock Hotel.

If one can get away late afternoon (go for a "walk") , one can go to The Bar and Patio Bar and may find one or more working girls around either bar, meet briefly over a drink and quickly move up to the Cadillac Rock Hotel. Alternatively, one can stay up to work a bit or go out 10pm or later, and go to The Bar and Patio Bar and definitely find several or more girls between the two bars as well as girls later starting to congregate at the Monkey Bar and even around midnight on the corner at the Mega Super shopping complex, and again, go to the Cadillac Rock Hotel. Either way, one can get a room at the Cadillac Rock Hotel for short time for $25, and even get a box of 3 condoms for 2000 colones if needed. If staying at the Monte Carlo or near the little bridge just south (next to the outdoor smoothie bar or Surf Dogs) , one could get up to that bar area, meet a girl and have a beer and chat, go to the hotel, and get back to your lodging in an hour or so easily enough.

Also, for San Jose, one can stay at a downtown hotel such as Gran Hotel or somewhere very central and walk a few blocks to Hotel Del Ray Casino, quickly meet a girl, have a beer, and go to a shady short time place around the block (1 block east, then south on that block, on the right) for $10 (not including the girl, condoms, etc.) and get back to your lodging in an hour or so easily enough. Obviously getting away from a hotel room can be more difficult, but if one has to "work", one can go down to the lobby for better wifi reception (sketchy in some hotel rooms) and / or to avoid keeping travel companions awake, and get the deed done (just find a place to stash your laptop like behind an ice machine or under a hotel floor sofa). But San Jose is severely lacking for a travel destination (other than a monger looking to lurk in Del Rey for some time).