Jaco / Jaco Beach

[QUOTE=Nixonbd;2889584]Jaco is a beach resort which makes everything more expensive anyway. Also, when you're on the Main Street of Jaco, you don't even feel like you're in a Third World Country.

I bet only 10 - 20% of the girls get any action; the rest are just window dressing, LOL. It can be a bit overwhelming as you sit at the bar and get attacked from all sides by girls who want to get you to buy them and overpriced drink. If I recall, beers alone are about $6. Problem is, they're almost hardcore and you can forget about any GFE treatment; strictly business at the Cocal. Back in the day, you'the meet a girl in the Hotel Del Rey and take the girl to Jaco for a weekend. That business model no longer get exists.[/QUOTE]Agreed 100%, that is the amazing thing about Cocal, where you as the guy are the rarity. Incredible. I've typically found it to be a 10-1 girls to guys, they are just waiting for you. And I think if you ask around you can find a girl to go to Jaco for the weekend as they all go down there anyway. But to me, Jaco is the last place to be tied down to one girl.

I rarely have an issue with GFE, and I'm not the greatest looking guy. Think about any business where you are face to face with customers. There are customers who are ok, customers you like, and finally there are the 5% you love and want to take home for dinner. Be the 5%. Dress well, approach her respectfully. Compliment her, then buy her a drink. Ask where she is from, be friendly, act happy and excited to hear her answers. Follow up her comments, and always be positive about her. Finally remember the warm response of the human heart has no price.

Remember she is human, just like you. Meeting a stranger for the first time, she will naturally be intimidated and guarded, even if she doesn't act it. Act caring, supportive, and keep it lighthearted. She is willing to be a provider for you. I mean, she wouldn't be there in the first place if she wasnt. Make it easy for her, and make her feel good emotionally, and she'll be a great provider. Trust me, it works.

I'm planning my return to Costa Rica later this year after many years away chasing the "cho cho" in other lands. It pains me to read of chicas wanting to charge $200 for an hour, including in the daytime! There's no way in the world I'm paying that. Back when I first started going the daytime was a good time to cut a deal with a cute girl from between $50 to $70. Then in the evenings the girls mostly held at $100. But $200 for daytime action? Not going to happen! No way, no how! I'm not paying that for evening action either! But, I'm really looking forward to this trip though. It will be an "anniversary celebration" of sorts I guess. Planning to split some time between San Jose, and then Jaco where I have never been (Jaco wasn't a "thing" when I was regularly going). One question I have that maybe somebody can fill me in on. How are the chicas for allowing mongers to take pictures these days? I mean I use to get all kinds of great shots during my past trips to Costa Rica! Virtually all of the girls were willing (a few even showed their faces). I hope at least that much has not changed for the worse!

[QUOTE=TheCane;2891279]I'm planning my return to Costa Rica later this year after many years away chasing the "cho cho" in other lands. It pains me to read of chicas wanting to charge $200 for an hour, including in the daytime! There's no way in the world I'm paying that. Back when I first started going the daytime was a good time to cut a deal with a cute girl from between $50 to $70. Then in the evenings the girls mostly held at $100. But $200 for daytime action? Not going to happen! No way, no how! I'm not paying that for evening action either! But, I'm really looking forward to this trip though. It will be an "anniversary celebration" of sorts I guess. Planning to split some time between San Jose, and then Jaco where I have never been (Jaco wasn't a "thing" when I was regularly going). One question I have that maybe somebody can fill me in on. How are the chicas for allowing mongers to take pictures these days? I mean I use to get all kinds of great shots during my past trips to Costa Rica! Virtually all of the girls were willing (a few even showed their faces). I hope at least that much has not changed for the worse![/QUOTE]For my upcoming trip, again I plan to split time between San Jose and Jaco, so I will need to arrange for transportation between the two. I've done some research and I have some ideas (like a shuttle bus service for around $40), but was wondering if anybody has any favorite shuttle bus companies or private drivers they would like to recommend (especially based in Jaco)? I know about "Vanessa". Cocal said they would shuttle me back and forth for $120 each way. Uh no way Jose (no pun intended)! That's like three times the price I can get from somebody else for the same kind of service! Not going to happen. Not on the ground yet and already trying to gouge a gringo! Also still looking for some feedback on what the "photo culture" is like in Costa Rica these days. It was outstanding years back!

A reporter's Saturday night at the Cocal Hotel and Casino: [URL]https://news.co.cr/sexual-tourism-thrives-at-hotel-cocal-and-casino-in-jaco-beach-costa-rica/24123/[/URL].

Hey fellas,

Planning a Jaco trip in the coming weeks. I have been to the Cocal several times and was looking to frequent again. In the past I have rented a car, but in reality, barely used it. I have always ended up parking at the hotel and never using it. I rented it mainly so that I would have a fail-safe way back to the airport on the day of my flight.

But this time I wanted to consider other options. Private rides, whether provided by the Cocal or other operators, all seem to cost $120.

I did find one shared shuttle, Easy Ride Shuttle, that does trip to and from the airport 4 x / day. It only costs $40.

Has anyone ever used Easy Ride before? Either that, or, does anyone have any other options. I can do it, but $120 seems a little pricey for a 90 minute ride.

Thanks in advance!

[QUOTE=Manny51;2892013]Hey fellas,

Planning a Jaco trip in the coming weeks. I have been to the Cocal several times and was looking to frequent again. In the past I have rented a car, but in reality, barely used it. I have always ended up parking at the hotel and never using it. I rented it mainly so that I would have a fail-safe way back to the airport on the day of my flight.

But this time I wanted to consider other options. Private rides, whether provided by the Cocal or other operators, all seem to cost $120.

I did find one shared shuttle, Easy Ride Shuttle, that does trip to and from the airport 4 x / day. It only costs $40.

Has anyone ever used Easy Ride before? Either that, or, does anyone have any other options. I can do it, but $120 seems a little pricey for a 90 minute ride.

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]Check this out. And thanks for the Easy Ride Shuttle lead. There are several shuttle services, and I will probably go that route. Yep, $120 is pricey. Not paying that.

[URL]https://youtu.be/O0fouZTClLk?si=_qJ6f2liTldlD1G7[/URL]

[QUOTE=Manny51;2892013]Hey fellas,

Planning a Jaco trip in the coming weeks. I have been to the Cocal several times and was looking to frequent again. In the past I have rented a car, but in reality, barely used it. I have always ended up parking at the hotel and never using it. I rented it mainly so that I would have a fail-safe way back to the airport on the day of my flight.

But this time I wanted to consider other options. Private rides, whether provided by the Cocal or other operators, all seem to cost $120.

I did find one shared shuttle, Easy Ride Shuttle, that does trip to and from the airport 4 x / day. It only costs $40.

Has anyone ever used Easy Ride before? Either that, or, does anyone have any other options. I can do it, but $120 seems a little pricey for a 90 minute ride.

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]Very seldom is it a "90 minute ride". Trips to or from Jaco can easily be anywhere from 2 - 4 hours; depending on traffic. Driving in the SJO region is a nightmare. If you do it in 90 minutes, you're lucky!

[QUOTE=TheCane;2892043]Check this out. And thanks for the Easy Ride Shuttle lead. There are several shuttle services, and I will probably go that route. Yep, $120 is pricey. Not paying that.

[URL]https://youtu.be/O0fouZTClLk?si=_qJ6f2liTldlD1G7[/URL][/QUOTE]Thanks, TC. What other shuttles have you heard about?

That video mostly talks about going taking the bus from the city. I am interested in getting there to and from the airport.

I only found one other shuttle in the same price range. Its called the Pink Bus, or something like that. It only has one trip per day. Easy Ride has 4.

I remember inquiring with Vanessa on a previous trip, but she also charged $120. If its over $80, I may as well take the Cocal shuttle for the reliability.

Renting a car, with all the insurance is something like $70/day if you get all the insurance. It used to be much cheaper. Now rental car prices are out of control.

[QUOTE=Manny51;2892222]Thanks, TC. What other shuttles have you heard about?

That video mostly talks about going taking the bus from the city. I am interested in getting there to and from the airport.

I only found one other shuttle in the same price range. Its called the Pink Bus, or something like that. It only has one trip per day. Easy Ride has 4.

I remember inquiring with Vanessa on a previous trip, but she also charged $120. If its over $80, I may as well take the Cocal shuttle for the reliability.

Renting a car, with all the insurance is something like $70/day if you get all the insurance. It used to be much cheaper. Now rental car prices are out of control.[/QUOTE]Interbus is another option:

[URL]https://www.interbusonline.com/[/URL]

If you plan to start your trip with one or a few days in SJ before going to Jaco, look up the buses out of 7/10 terminal that can take you to Jaco for less than $10 each way. Might take a little longer, but they go every two hours in an air conditioned, comfortable enough bus for cheap. On the return trip you could hop out at the airport.

https://terminal7-10.com/en/

[QUOTE=Kbdb2488;2892280]If you plan to start your trip with one or a few days in SJ before going to Jaco, look up the buses out of 7/10 terminal that can take you to Jaco for less than $10 each way. Might take a little longer, but they go every two hours in an air conditioned, comfortable enough bus for cheap. On the return trip you could hop out at the airport.

https://terminal7-10.com/en/[/QUOTE]That's exactly what dude explains and demonstrates in this video, including how to buy a ticket:

[URL]https://youtu.be/O0fouZTClLk?si=jgMo1PcNBo_dXJdO[/URL]

[QUOTE=Kbdb2488;2892280]If you plan to start your trip with one or a few days in SJ before going to Jaco, look up the buses out of 7/10 terminal that can take you to Jaco for less than $10 each way. Might take a little longer, but they go every two hours in an air conditioned, comfortable enough bus for cheap. On the return trip you could hop out at the airport.

https://terminal7-10.com/en/[/QUOTE]How do you get from the bus terminal to the Cocal? I don't remember there being a lot of taxi's driving around Jaco.

[QUOTE=Manny51;2892520]How do you get from the bus terminal to the Cocal? I don't remember there being a lot of taxi's driving around Jaco.[/QUOTE]You could flag down a taxi, order an uber, or walk 10 minutes or so to Cocal.

Since we're talking about this in the other thread regarding the Taormina, how about at the Cocal (I booked for two)? What's the current chica fee policy there? I did a search on this thread which returned no results. Again, thanks in advance!

From a good source, check out this Jan 2024 article, scroll to the very end of the article.

[URL]https://news.co.cr/sexual-tourism-thrives-at-hotel-cocal-and-casino-in-jaco-beach-costa-rica/24123/[/URL]

Any info / updates would be appreciated!!