Jaco / Jaco Beach

[QUOTE=Stevewxly]SEAJoe,

I thought we were going to cut Meat Loaf some slack .......

I think he was just reafirming that I was down here and actually knew a little about Central America.

Old Meat Loaf is still alive and well I presume.....but I think he is on haiatius from posting on the Nicaragua threads.

Sometimes it is difficult to read you, Joe.....I think your post is not so much being critical of Meat Loaf, as it is more or less an invitation for him to start posting again on the Nicaragua threads.

Anyway I sort of miss reading his musings.....although drivel might be a better choice of words.
If he would leave out the bragging, the gloom & doom, and the political non-sense.....his writing would not be half bad.

You have to give him one thing.....he is intelligent and this comes through in his writing.


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I am in San Jose CR now, and think it is more suitable for me than Nicaragua......although one of these days - Nicaragua should and will perhaps become a better mongering location than it currently is........that's just my 2 cents worth.

Things here in Costa Rica seem to be pretty good......and no doubt they will improve for me when my wingman gets here in a few days.

Hoping to go to check out Pantera Rosa.....where I have yet to go, in the next day or so.....and I will report more later.

Steve[/QUOTE]
Hey Steve - you are of course correct on both counts.

Yes, I am just trying to draw old Meat Loafer back on and Yes, I agree that ole Meat Moat does write some good reports, but that he does need to cut all the "jive" talk, all the bragging, all the nonsesne. His wirtings may be well suited to his own blog - but certainly not on ISG

IMHO

SEAJ

[QUOTE=SE Asia Joe]Hey Steve - you are of course correct on both counts.

Yes, I am just trying to draw old Meat Loafer back on and Yes, I agree that ole Meat Moat does write some good reports, but that he does need to cut all the "jive" talk, all the bragging, all the nonsesne. His wirtings may be well suited to his own blog - but certainly not on ISG

IMHO

SEAJ[/QUOTE]
Jackson, an intelligent businessman, knew years ago that my prose and exploits were legendary and therefore granted me Senior Membership. Learning of my fame amongst other Senior Members and how they boarded airplanes worldwide to monger with Meat Loaf proved that he knows his market. Meat Loaf posts have increased the value of ISG!

As an intelligent businessman, Jackson, granted me my very own thread "Meat Loaf in Nicaragua" where I'm able to write / BLOG my experiences in a format that is not intrusive upon other ISG members. If you do not like Meat Loaf posts then do not read "Meat Loaf in Nicaragua" which is 100% dedicated to the whims of Meat Loaf.

Do yourself a favor and start reading Meat Loaf posts dating back to 2007 and learn / witness / share in the depth of knowledge, exploits, commentary, language, etcetera. This may prove more productive than your "fly by night" commentary.

[QUOTE=Meat Loaf]Jackson, an intelligent businessman, knew years ago that my prose and exploits were legendary and therefore granted me Senior Membership. Learning of my fame amongst other Senior Members and how they boarded airplanes worldwide to monger with Meat Loaf proved that he knows his market. Meat Loaf posts have increased the value of ISG!

As an intelligent businessman, Jackson, granted me my very own thread "Meat Loaf in Nicaragua" where I'm able to write / BLOG my experiences in a format that is not intrusive upon other ISG members. If you do not like Meat Loaf posts then do not read "Meat Loaf in Nicaragua" which is 100% dedicated to the whims of Meat Loaf.

Do yourself a favor and start reading Meat Loaf posts dating back to 2007 and learn / witness / share in the depth of knowledge, exploits, commentary, language, etcetera. This may prove more productive than your "fly by night" commentary.[/QUOTE]
Enuff already!!

Get back to posting on your thread then!!
SEAJ

I am in Jaco Beach today.....Sunday 10/11/09.
Please see my brief report on the other thread.....San Jose - Current Reports

No need to duplicate it here........

Steve

I heard that Jaco / Jaco Beach is a dump!

There are half-finished condominiums all over the place. There are lots of drugs.

I heard that only "sucker a*s Gringos" from the USA with no knowledge of anything beyond Sandals Resorts visit Jaco / Jaco Beach. These rookies travel to Jaco and purchase condominiums, drugs, SW, and marry local Ticas.

Is Jaco / Jaco Beach really a dump?

That is pretty accurate in my view.

Prices equal to the States. Unkempt beaches, derelict buildings and many drug dealers on the streets.

If the chicas in Beatle Bar wanted $30,though, there would be many more reaosns to go.

I really liked my $30 a night bungalow in a nice small complex. But, I wouldn't go back to Jaco.

[QUOTE=Meat Loaf]I heard that Jaco / Jaco Beach is a dump!

There are half-finished condominiums all over the place. There are lots of drugs.

I heard that only "sucker a*s Gringos" from the USA with no knowledge of anything beyond Sandals Resorts visit Jaco / Jaco Beach. These rookies travel to Jaco and purchase condominiums, drugs, SW, and marry local Ticas.

Is Jaco / Jaco Beach really a dump?[/QUOTE]

It is a poor small town and the beach is not that great.

Yes, real estate agents try to push overpriced condo's. Buyer beware. It is always best to rent a place for 6 or 12 months before you buy. But, you can still have fun if you enjoy a small beach town with one main road for retail and food.

[QUOTE=Meat Loaf]I heard that Jaco / Jaco Beach is a dump!

There are half-finished condominiums all over the place. There are lots of drugs.

I heard that only "sucker a*s Gringos" from the USA with no knowledge of anything beyond Sandals Resorts visit Jaco / Jaco Beach. These rookies travel to Jaco and purchase condominiums, drugs, SW, and marry local Ticas.

Is Jaco / Jaco Beach really a dump?[/QUOTE]




Meat Loaf,

Here is my reply to your question.......



I heard that Managua & Granada are dumps!

There are half-finished condos & buildings all over the place. There are lots of drugs.

I heard that only "sucker a*s Gringos" from the USA with no knowledge of anything beyond Sandals Resorts visit Managua & Granada. These rookies travel to Nicaragua and purchase condominiums, drugs, SW, and marry local Nicas.

Are Managua & Granada really dumps?


Now a question for Senior Meat Loaf -

Have you ever been to Jaco Beach Costa Rica, or are your questions above based on second hand information / hearsay ???



If you have visited Jaco Beach....then you perhaps have seen the changes that have taken place there in the past couple of years. The changes - some good, some not so good are all a part of Jaco's growth I think.. With it being fairly close to San Jose, I think Jaco was bound to suffer a few growing pains......which is what I would call the current situation there.

If you are basing your questions on what you have heard from others....who may or may not be biased against the little town of Jaco.....then please don't take hearsay for being the gospel-truth.

My advice....go to Jaco, check it out for yourself, then get back to all of us with your updated opinions.....

I for one, like Jaco Beach.....there are similarities to San Jose and of course other parts of CR....but then again Jaco has it's own vibe - which I kind of enjoy.

Hey Guys,

Heading to Jaco Beach in December and wanted to if there was any Short-term Hotels near Beatles Bar to take the girls. As I wont be able to take them back to the Marriott due to hotel policy? Or any other suggestions would be greatly.appreciated..

Rainman1000

[Quote=Rainman1000]Heading to Jaco Beach in December and wanted to if there was any Short-term Hotels near Beatles Bar to take the girls. As I wont be able to take them back to the Marriott due to hotel policy? Or any other suggestions would be greatly.appreciated..[/Quote]

If you can cancel your current reservations at the Mariott see Stevewxly's report in San Jose Current Reports dated October 12, 2009 on Jaco Beach:

[Quote=Stevewxly]I am staying again at the Los Four Grandes Hotel. I have a great king sized room for $ 36.00....actually its a suite with two beds in two rooms, AC and everything. It is just right up the stairs from the Beatle Bar and very centrally located.

I usually do not care to pay as much as $ 36.00 for a room, but these are super nice rooms for that kind of money, so it's will suit me for a few days.[/Quote]

[QUOTE=Lexb]If you can cancel your current reservations at the Mariott see Stevewxly's report in San Jose Current Reports dated October 12, 2009 on Jaco Beach:[/QUOTE]

How do you make a reservationa Los 3 Grandes? I can't imagine it's very quiet any time of day

[Quote=Fuddzie]How do you make a reservationa Los 3 Grandes? I can't imagine it's very quiet any time of day? [/Quote]Don't know since I have never been there but my guess is that reservations are not a problem during the low season(May - November) but may be in the other months. Tried doing a Internet search for it and nada!

Perhaps Stevewxly(or you can PM him) can "chime in" as he has has been to Jaco several times.

I have stayed there many times, and have never needed a reservation. Also the hotel is a couple of doors down from the Beatle Bar and sits on the second floor, so I have hardly ever been bothered by the noise from the bar or the street.

You might hear a couple come walking up the stairs and talking or laughing on the way to the guys room...but other than that- no noticeable loud noises.

If there is no one around when you want to check into the hotel....go downstairs to the little Tienda ( 7/11 type store), and they will help you with a room.

A Heads Up -
Once while staying at the hotel, they locked the downstairs door at about 3 or 4 AM. So when I got up and headed to the bus station for an early bus at 6 AM....I was locked in. So make sure if you need to be up real early you tell them not to lock the downstairs door.
This was a real hassle when it happened to me....as I had to holler to someone down on the street (a passerby) and they had to then call the Police on their cell phone - to contact the owner to come and open the door to let me get down to the street and on to the bus station.

I just barely made my 6 AM bus after all this.....and to say the least it ' pissed me off ' too ! But then again - Ticos are as they say - On Tico Time - they do things as they see fit....which is not always what we would do.

I was wondering if there are any short term(4 hours) or car wash type set-ups in area. Also, are there any massage parlors providing extras.

I will arrive to Jaco on Easter Sunday for a 4 night stay.

Thanks!

[QUOTE=Always Horny #2]I was wondering if there are any short term(4 hours) or car wash type set-ups in area. Also, are there any massage parlors providing extras.

I will arrive to Jaco on Easter Sunday for a 4 night stay.

Thanks![/QUOTE]

First - what is ' a car wash type set-up' ?

Second - I have been to and mongered in Jaco Beach lots, and never have found a massage parlor operating there. There should be a couple - but I don't believe there are any.