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What other options are there other than an airport taxi? Last I was in country earlier this year, I thought I saw a sign in the taxi loading area that said $80 to Jaco. Is that still the case? Does anyone know of reputable transportation from the airport that is reliable and comfortable??
This is our first time going to Jaco. Figured after 10-years of hitting the HDR, it was time to see how the other side lives.
My contribution to the Forum:
I think the bus from the "7-10 Station" in San Jose is the best way to get to Jaco. Not sure why it is called the 7-10 Station, but it is a new, 3-story modern bus terminal from which buses go all over the country (think Greyhound). The cost is 2395 colones (less than $5) and the buses are newer comfortable buses, and probably safer than a car on these highways.
Either way, once you decide you aren't going to pay the close to $100 taxi cost to get to Jaco, get yourself to the 7-10 Station. A couple put up a great travel website explaining the bus travel to Jaco:
[URL]https://mytanfeet.com/costa-rica-travel-tips/taking-the-bus-from-san-jose-to-playa-jaco/[/URL]
From the airport, you could take a taxi (or Uber. But with Uber you would have to have internet running on your phone upon arrival), straight to the 7-10 Station. Best to use a public bus from airport to downtown. Myself, having been to CR a dozen times, I always take the public bus from the airport (like. 50 cents). All your have to do is walk out of the airport, go past all the taxi bandidos, and out on that main street you will see all the locals waiting for public buses which show up every few minutes. I still ask the driver "este va a San Jose?" because all the buses look different and it's hard to understand the markings on their fronts. You will need coins. Just change a $20 or $50 at the airport before walking outside, and get some coins, too. If you plan ahead, you could look at a map and see where to signal the bus driver to stop (probably good to get off near Mexico Hospital), then take any taxi (or Uber) a few blocks over to the bus station. That website above explains where to buy the bus ticket once you're at the station.
And believe me. You're WILL want to go to Jaco. I am here now, and I can tell you that what is going on now at Cocal casino beats the best that Del Rey ever was in its prime. I was there Tues. , Wedn why Thurs and there had to be 100 ladies there on any night of the week, with likely 300+ total coming and going over the night. Many were 8's and 9's.
[QUOTE=Nixonbd;2116978]What other options are there other than an airport taxi? Last I was in country earlier this year, I thought I saw a sign in the taxi loading area that said $80 to Jaco. Is that still the case? Does anyone know of reputable transportation from the airport that is reliable and comfortable??
This is our first time going to Jaco. Figured after 10-years of hitting the HDR, it was time to see how the other side lives.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Straddler;2117139]My contribution to the Forum:
I think the bus from the "7-10 Station" in San Jose is the best way to get to Jaco. Not sure why it is called the 7-10 Station, but it is a new, 3-story modern bus terminal from which buses go all over the country (think Greyhound). The cost is 2395 colones (less than $5) and the buses are newer comfortable buses, and probably safer than a car on these highways.
Either way, once you decide you aren't going to pay the close to $100 taxi cost to get to Jaco, get yourself to the 7-10 Station. A couple put up a great travel website explaining the bus travel to Jaco:
[URL]https://mytanfeet.com/costa-rica-travel-tips/taking-the-bus-from-san-jose-to-playa-jaco/[/URL]
From the airport, you could take a taxi (or Uber. But with Uber you would have to have internet running on your phone upon arrival), straight to the 7-10 Station. Best to use a public bus from airport to downtown. Myself, having been to CR a dozen times, I always take the public bus from the airport (like. 50 cents). All your have to do is walk out of the airport, go past all the taxi bandidos, and out on that main street you will see all the locals waiting for public buses which show up every few minutes. I still ask the driver "este va a San Jose?" because all the buses look different and it's hard to understand the markings on their fronts. You will need coins. Just change a $20 or $50 at the airport before walking outside, and get some coins, too. If you plan ahead, you could look at a map and see where to signal the bus driver to stop (probably good to get off near Mexico Hospital), then take any taxi (or Uber) a few blocks over to the bus station. That website above explains where to buy the bus ticket once you're at the station.
And believe me. You're WILL want to go to Jaco. I am here now, and I can tell you that what is going on now at Cocal casino beats the best that Del Rey ever was in its prime. I was there Tues. , Wedn why Thurs and there had to be 100 ladies there on any night of the week, with likely 300+ total coming and going over the night. Many were 8's and 9's.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the info. I saw that option when researching on Google. Not sure I want to catch a ride to San Jose just to catch a bus to Jaco. I'll spend what it takes to get there the quickest way possible.
The 7 11 bus station is named for the intersection where it is located.
[QUOTE=Questner;2115402]Don't know about SB ho-tel, but this one is guest friendly [URL]http://www.crocscasinoresort.com/[/URL].[/QUOTE]I am headed back in January for my second trip. I like Crocs Casino and Resort. It is 5 minutes from the Local and a $5 cab ride at night. I brought girls back without an issue. However, it was a nice end resort. Nice beach, pool bar, safe in the room, etc.
[QUOTE=OldsCamp;2118533]I am headed back in January for my second trip. I like Crocs Casino and Resort. It is 5 minutes from the Local and a $5 cab ride at night. I brought girls back without an issue. However, it was a nice end resort. Nice beach, pool bar, safe in the room, etc.[/QUOTE]I stay at the Bahia Encantada condos next door and pay $600 colones for a ride there from the Cocal, or barely more than a dollar. Make sure to tell the driver to switch his meter on. It might cost you another 100 colones to get to Croc's but $5 bucks - or $2750 colones at the current exchange rate- is a total rip.
[QUOTE=Nixonbd;2116978]What other options are there other than an airport taxi? Last I was in country earlier this year, I thought I saw a sign in the taxi loading area that said $80 to Jaco. Is that still the case? Does anyone know of reputable transportation from the airport that is reliable and comfortable??
This is our first time going to Jaco. Figured after 10-years of hitting the HDR, it was time to see how the other side lives.[/QUOTE]I've used several shuttle services from San Jose to Jaco and back and they generally cost about $40. I believe they are also faster than a bus, although most make a stop at a rest stop part way there. Here's a link to the Gray Line. They are very professional and reliable.
[URL]https://www.graylinecostarica.com/[/URL]
[QUOTE=Nixonbd;2115342]Thinking about a trip to Jaco in mid-Janiuary, but Cocal is booked. Was wondering whether the Del Rey owned South Beach hotel is a good alternative and close to the action? Just want something on the beach that is girl friendly.[/QUOTE]South Beach is too far from the Cocal. A better place is Canciones del Mar on Calle Bribri, about a half a mile away. Nice little place with a pool right on the beach. Also owned by the Del Rey group. There's a third operation owned by the same group, a condo setup called Girasol (pronounced Heer-a-sole). Older but well kept. Either one is a better option than South Beach. You don't want to walk there at night.
[QUOTE=TyroneFHornye;2120411]South Beach is too far from the Cocal. A better place is Canciones del Mar on Calle Bribri, about a half a mile away. Nice little place with a pool right on the beach. Also owned by the Del Rey group. There's a third operation owned by the same group, a condo setup called Girasol (pronounced Heer-a-sole). Older but well kept. Either one is a better option than South Beach. You don't want to walk there at night.[/QUOTE]South Beach is Del Rey owned and on the beach. I can deal with a 5 minute taxi ride at night. Thanks.
[QUOTE=Nixonbd;2120460]South Beach is Del Rey owned and on the beach. I can deal with a 5 minute taxi ride at night. Thanks.[/QUOTE]I've stayed there. And, yes, it's a cheap cab ride. For me the main difference is there's nothing around it, so you need to walk or take a cab to shop or do anything else. Canciones is also Del Rey owned but is much closer to everything, including markets, liquor stores and restaurants. Price is about the same. Also, all rooms at Canciones are suites with kitchenettes.
In Jaco, you don't need to depend on Cocal casino, in the night almost every bars and disco have working girls, these girls usually charge more than the usual price from Cocal (generally better quality than Cocal).
Most of the time I went to jaco with heredian chica (good friend for long now), and she will take me to all these places, sometime we wil pick another girl for us, sometimes just drink and party.
Even the same applies to Manuel Antonio, the only time which I felt was dry, is during Easter week.
[QUOTE=Josh25;2121879]In Jaco, you don't need to depend on Cocal casino, in the night almost every bars and disco have working girls, these girls usually charge more than the usual price from Cocal (generally better quality than Cocal).
Most of the time I went to jaco with heredian chica (good friend for long now), and she will take me to all these places, sometime we wil pick another girl for us, sometimes just drink and party.
Even the same applies to Manuel Antonio, the only time which I felt was dry, is during Easter week.[/QUOTE]I've seen Cocal girls on their way out to go to a bar, (like LE Loft) so I know it happens. But I doubt any of the top girls who frequent the bars never go to the Cocal. I think nearly all of them rotate through there on a given night. Also worth noting: even if some don't, there's nowhere in Jaco you'll find as large a selection to top talent. Are all the girls at the Cocal 8's, 9's, or 10's? Of course not. But on most nights you'll find 100 girls around the pool bar and at least a dozen or so are top talent. And all it takes is one. I just love the scene there.
1. When does the action at the Cocal begin?
2. Is there a difficult time finding adequate seating at the pool bar when it is busy?
3. What are the asking prices and negotiated prices to be expected?
4. Are there bars (not discos) in the city worth experiencing for food, drinks and girls?
5. Is there a good sports bar on the weekend for NFL playoffs?
Thanks.
[QUOTE=Nixonbd;2123192]1. When does the action at the Cocal begin?
2. Is there a difficult time finding adequate seating at the pool bar when it is busy?
3. What are the asking prices and negotiated prices to be expected?
4. Are there bars (not discos) in the city worth experiencing for food, drinks and girls?
5. Is there a good sports bar on the weekend for NFL playoffs?
Thanks.[/QUOTE]1) The action at the Cocal happens at a low level during the afternoon but doesn't really get going until around 8. It peaks around 10 and the hotel shuts it down after 11:30 because the music is loud and they want people to be able to sleep.
2) Yes, by 9 or so seating is at a premium and lots of guys and girls need to stand. But the girls also need to be mobile so they can parade around and sell their wares by following "the walk of shame" around the bar / pool area. They also go out to the entrance to the beach if they want to smoke. No smoking on premises.
3) Asking prices vary according to the hotness of the chica. A few years ago it was $100 an hour but now it's more like $150 or more. However, you can negotiate.
4) I'm not an expert on the Jaco bar scene but know two hot clubs are LE Loft and Galleon.
5) The Cocal pool bar has lots of sports screens. There's also an American-style sandwich place called LOS Amigos that has lots of screens. Ticos love American football. Kokomos also has lots of wide screen TVs.
[QUOTE=TyroneFHornye;2123716]1) The action at the Cocal happens at a low level during the afternoon but doesn't really get going until around 8. It peaks around 10 and the hotel shuts it down after 11:30 because the music is loud and they want people to be able to sleep.
2) Yes, by 9 or so seating is at a premium and lots of guys and girls need to stand. But the girls also need to be mobile so they can parade around and sell their wares by following "the walk of shame" around the bar / pool area. They also go out to the entrance to the beach if they want to smoke. No smoking on premises.
3) Asking prices vary according to the hotness of the chica. A few years ago it was $100 an hour but now it's more like $150 or more. However, you can negotiate.
4) I'm not an expert on the Jaco bar scene but know two hot clubs are LE Loft and Galleon.
5) The Cocal pool bar has lots of sports screens. There's also an American-style sandwich place called LOS Amigos that has lots of screens. Ticos love American football. Kokomos also has lots of wide screen TVs.[/QUOTE]Muchas gracias! Have been going to the Del Rey for the past 12 years; figured it was time to finally check out the Jaco scene. Looking forward to the change of scenery!