Jaco / Jaco Beach

For all you frugal guys out there. Like me.

I just came across a website and information about a very inexpensive hotel in Jaco Beach. It's called the Pension La Casa de Mafalda. Their website - which can be found by doing a search on Google. With their name (Pension La Casa de Mafalda) says they are beach front, with a swimming pool, breakfast, etc. And that the rate is $20. 00 per person.

There is also a phone number (local - Jaco) for the hotel. I am not sure if this $20. 00 is for a single alone. Or would be doubled to $40. 00 if there were two persons in the room. The site is unclear on this point.

I had another small hotel spotted which was just to the East (next door) to Clarita's Beach Hotel - just North of town (Jaco).

I've been to this hotel before (in person) but have never stayed there. I did look it over, and it also has a nice pool, with pretty nice rooms (nothing fancy) but with private bath, etc. And the price when checked about 3 months ago was $ 20. 00 per night - per room.

It could be that this hotel (near Clarita's - This is the "Get Waco in Jaco" place) is the same as the Casa de Mafalda. But I can not confirm this. I am just guessing on that. Could be that they are two separate hotels.

I will be in Jaco the 1st of June '06 and will report more (from the road) after I go there and check them out. Steve

Steve,

Let us know how you make out in Jaco in June. Been to Jaco twice in Feburary 05 & 06. Heard its pretty dead in the summer, but u never know maybe good bargin hunting. For some non/semi pro action invite the local waitresses, bartenders & hotel staff to the afterhours club Nacho Dadies.

Hola,

I have found two other guys (members of this forum) who will be in Jaco Beach the same time as I, and who have arranged a deep sea fishing trip and have invited me to join them.

Thanks to Blue Devil and his wingman Jim, for being gentlemen and inviting me to go along with them on their fishing charter. Our fishing trip is scheduled for June 1st. I will let you know later how we did.

For Kabukicho, continuing the thread above.

Here are a couple of hotel recommendations:

There are lots and lots of good hotels in Jaco. Pretty much anything you could desire starting at $20. 00 per night up to around $ 125-150. 00 a night.

Some of my favorites: Inexpensive: Blue Palms Hotel, Clarita's Beach Hotel, Hotel Estrellamar

Moderate: The Los 4 Grandes Hotel - right next to the Beatle Bar, Villa Creole Hotel

More Expensive- Hotel Tangeri, Best Western Hotel

Kabukicho,

You ask "what hotels are good for the action". And I really do not believe that any of the hotels that I know of in Jaco. Have any Chica's actually working on the hotel grounds. Looking for action. You may see them at lots of hotels, but when you do, they have usually be brought by a man. Either coming or going. After the deed is done.

You will need to go to the Beatle Bar, the Monkey Bar, Panchio Villas, or perhaps Nachio Daddys (very late after everything else closed up) to find the ACTION in Jaco.

Or if you speak some Espanol, and like a challenge. Try just hanging out downtown on the strip. And I would suggest get a table at the Colonial Restaurant during the early afternoon. From about Noon to 2-3 PM. Sit there and drink a beer or two, and watch the same working girls (from the Beatle Bar, Monkey Bar, etc.) stroll down the sidewalk.

Many of them (Chicas) live in apartomentos or cabinas. Which are just around the corner from the Colonial towards the beach. About 1 1/2 block away. They will wake up around 10-11AM and will want to get out of their tiny room and will take a walk around town, some shopping or some just looking around, or out for some fresh air. If the weather is HOT - many of them will be in bikinis. And this is a treat, as you get to look them over, and check out the "goods".

When you see one (or two) that you like, then say "Hola" to them as they pass by, if they seem interested and stop, then it's your opportunity to chat them up a bit, invite them for a drink, and go from there. Most of them will be more than happy to accompany you back to your hotel for a "nooner". And I have found that the price is usually less during the daytime, than if you hauled them out of the Beatle Bar at night.

I think you will find that a working girl is usually "always working" even on her 'time off'.

Good luck & Pura Vida.

Steve

Just returned from a week of mongering, diving and doing the eco tours. Stayed in Playa Del Coco at the Coco Verde Best Western. Basic rooms, motel type, nice pool in town two short blocks to the beach with AC, single for $41 a night with breakfast. A porch in front of the bar gathered about 8 to 12 chicas a night. Sone 4's to 8's. For the most part they keep themselves in good shape. No Gf experince, just a work out, some times mechanical. Mexico and Columbia do it with some passion. My buddy seemed to have better luck with his takes. Price $70 to $100 US.
Friendly country and a great place to visit (next time I would try Tamerindo for a change.

There has been nothing on this thread in nearly two years on Puerto Limón. Does anyone know anything about stip clubs, independent workers, street girls, casas, prices …… anything in Puerto Limón? I am headed down in two weeks.

Someone asked, "Where's The Action In Jaco Beach"?

I just returned from a visit to Playa de Jaco. Been there many times, and actually found a nice 4 bedroom house with a lovely swimming pool for rent in Jaco. Only downside is that I would have to share it (has two separate apartments) with the Tica owner.....and she is rather 'loco' at times.
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You ask "what hotels are good for the action". And I really do not believe that any of the hotels that I know of in Jaco actually have Chica's working on the hotel grounds. You may see Chica's at lots of hotels, but when you do, they will usually be in the company of a man....who brought them there.

You will need to go to the Beatle Bar, the Monkey Bar, Panchio Villas, or perhaps Nachio Daddy's (very late after everything else closed up) to find the ACTION in Jaco.

Or if you speak some Espanol, and like a challenge, try just hanging out downtown on the strip. And I would suggest get a table at the Colonial Restaurant during the early afternoon. From about Noon to 2-3 PM. Sit there and drink a beer or two, and watch the same working girls (from the Beatle Bar, Monkey Bar, etc.) stroll down the sidewalk.

You won't have as much makeup on during the day, may also be in a bikini or short shorts (for the warm weather), but you should be able to see several that you saw at the Beatle Bar the night before.

Many of them (Chicas) live in apartomentos or cabinas. Which are just around the corner from the Colonial towards the beach. About 1 1/2 block away. They will wake up around 10-11AM and will want to get out of their tiny room and will take a walk around town, some shopping or some just looking around, or out for some fresh air.

When you see one (or two) that you like, then say "Hola" to them as they pass by, if they seem interested and stop, then it's your opportunity to chat them up a bit, invite them for a drink, and go from there. Most of them will be more than happy to accompany you back to your hotel for a "nooner". And I have found that the price is usually less during the daytime, than if you hauled them out of the Beatle Bar at night.

I think you will find that a working girl is usually "always working" even on her 'time off'.

Pura Vida - Steve

I hear it's a great place, but I can't seem to find any mongering info. Can anyone help me?

Bring you own to Montezuma. One of my favorite places in CR. Real laid back, caters to many younger people from all over the world. Little european and american college girls sunbathing topless, smoking weed and riding horseback to a waterfall right on the beach.

El sano banana- good natural food restraunt. shows movies every night

It is a nice diversion from San Jose and jaco, only drawback it is a ***** to get to, have to take the ferry over, then drive down some nasty roads.

From reading some of these posts, it appears that Jaco is probably not worth visiting, either for mongering or other fun. Is there anyone who would actually recommend going there? I was thinking of staying for a night or two and basically using it as a base to see other things, like Tortuga Island. Comments/suggestions? Thanks.

Doc Bill. Go and enjoy what you can about Jaco. Its a pit. Be sure to stop at the bridge at the Terrabci (sic) river on the way to see the croc's and stop at the market before you go and pick up some chopped up raw chicken to feed them. I think Puntaranus or Montazuma would be a better spot and cheaper to get a tour to the Tortuga islands.

The Beetle & Monkey bars are worth a visit. All the girls want $100.00. Some small talk and a drink and you can get the price down to $40 or $50. Had a great gal from the Dominican for $45..................BBBJCIM.

Sitting at a bar on the beach late in the afternoon and a couple of girls came over and wanted a go. They were in the 10 MIL range.

There will always be the hardcore who will not budge from Cein. I always let the other guy have at her for that.

Always us Colones, its cheaper.

For a place to stay ck out Best Tropics Condos, Jaco Beach. I meet the guy who owns the place and if I remember correctly he said it was directly across from the beetle bar and a 100 meters from the beach. has a swimming pool and is a gated property. PM me for contact info.

If I do decide to go, I have found two hotels that look good: Clarita's, and the Hotel Cocal and Casino. Does anybody know these places? Other recommendations? Thanks much!

I like estralamar, which is within walking distance from the beatle bar. Nice pool, get a bungalow, not a hotel room, runs about $ 60 a night. Not five star, but for me it is fine.

A few of us are flying into San Jose in mid Jan for business. We land on a Sat around noon. Meeting don't start until Tues so we want to go to Jaco for the weekend. A few questions.

- What is the best way to get from Airport to Jaco?? Taxi - bus - etc
- how long of a trip is it and how much should it cost?
- Where is the best place to stay in Jaco that is girl friendly and what should it cost ?
- I saw a post that mentioned "Best Tropics Condos" any feedback on that place.

Any other help/info would be appreciated

Thanks

Dbros9

Sorry, but I can't help you with lodging arrangements in Jaco as the only time I was there went down to see a friend of mine that is a working girl at the Beatle Bar. I stayed at her place.

However, just rent a car for $30/day and drive down to Jaco. It is only a two hour drive, pretty easy to follow a map, and the scenery along the way is both interesting and really pretty. This is much more convenient than taking a bus. I think you can get a taxi to take you for around $50, one way.

That rental rate is a little low. You might be able to get a tiny Toyota Yaris for $30/day during the low season. In January expect to pay somewhere more in the high 30's or $45/day if you want to upgrade to a Corolla. Depending on how many of you there are that may not even be big enough. And that doesn't cover any extra insurance, which many people feel more comfortable getting given the high accident rates in CR and the proclivity in some places for rental cars to be broken into (not all credit cards' insurance policies cover rental cars in CR). If you go for that expect to pay another $12-14/day. Then there's gas which costs nearly twice as much in CR. Finally Dbros9 should also know about the extra 12% surcharge that rental companies tack on if you pick you car up at the airport counter but that is easily avoided by taking a shuttle and completeing your paperwork at the nearby rental car lots.

I'm not saying they shouldn't go this route but they should be aware of all the extra costs. And while all those daily costs would be split by however many guys are going they would also have to be multiplied by 4 days. If there is enough of them to split that cost down to a reasonable level and they plan to make use of the rental locally while in Jaco (local cabs are a cheaper alternative for most people) then this still may be a good way to go.

Alternatively to taking either an expensive private taxi or an inconvenient public bus is going with a tourist shuttle van. Grayline ([url]http://www.graylinecostarica.com/graylinetouristbus.html#sanjose[/url]) has one for $21 per person that leaves at 2PM. Assuming there is 4 of you and you split a Corolla even ignoring gas or any extra insurance, $45 per day times 4 days still comes out to $45 per guy round trip vs. $42 per guy if they all just took the shuttle. Extra insurance and gas or only 3 guys tip the scale even further against renting.