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Covid Travel Requirements for Costa Rica
There is no doubt that Covid has created quite a bit of inconvenience in our lives, and unfortunately that has spilled over to travel and vacations. As countries and airlines work to come up with protocols to ensure safe travel for all, it is important that those traveling internationally fully understand that patience will be …
Tough Mudder in Jaco
As Jaco Beach continues to grow, more activities and events come to the area. This one is an amazing opportunity to connect with friends and make new ones. For those of you who have not done a tough mudder now is your chance and those who have can put Jaco Beach as notch in your …
Jaco Farmer’s Market
One of the most intriguing things about Costa Rica is its foraging landscape. There is a vast variety of different edible plants, fruits, and vegitables that grow across the country. Locally known as the Feria de Jaco ,Jaco Farmer’s Market, provides a large display of this produce. The market operates every Friday from 6am to …
Crocodile Tour
The town of Tarcoles is just north of Jaco Beach and holds one of the largest rivers in the area. This adventure tour takes you along the Tarcoles River which is home to hundreds of crocodiles and other wildlife. The crocodile tour provides an amazing opportunity to get up close and personal with one of …
Tuesday Special at The Pizza Shop
If you are looking for a great deal, The Pizza Shop offers a Tuesday special on their large single topping pizzas. The Pizza Shop is one of the most popular restaurants in Jaco and definitely bakes the best pizza in town. It’s a great atmosphere for pizza parties or if you are just looking to …
Coffee in Jaco
Around the world, Costa Rica is known for it’s coffee. It’s one of the country’s biggest exports. Although it has always had coffee in their backyard, the country is still new to the farm to cup process and providing a great cup to the locals and the tourists. You will find micro roasters through out …
Jaco Art With a View
Living in the Central Pacific has so many perks. The ocean, the waves, the mountains, the views, and many more that will continue to come up in this blog. In Jaco, you have all of it at your finger tips. One of the more popular hikes and view points, in Jaco, is Monte Mirador. It’s …
Jaco Bus Schedule – Change
For those of you who rely heavily on the bus while you travel, or as main transportation living in Jaco, they have updated their early morning departure route. It was previously 5:00 am and is now 4:30 am. This definitely helps if your trying to get to the airport, on a budget, for an 8:00am …
Community Center – Event Update
Jaco Beach has a great community center available to everyone. It’s name is Epicentro Cívico Por La Paz Garabito. They provide free classes in the visual and performing arts, they have a library, and they often host community events that support local culture and togetherness as a global community. An example of one of their …
Surveillance Project for Safety in Jaco Beach
I will start by saying, my perspective is coming from being a husband and father of a two. We relocated to Jaco almost two years ago and did so in part of not feeling safe in the United States (for many different reasons that are for a different kind of post). Costa Rica felt like …
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Playa Hermosa Surf Competition
Hopefully you know by now, that in Jaco, surf is life. The south end of Jaco beach offers a great place for beginners and the north end offers a couple breaks for those with more skill. When the swell is right you can expect most of the breaks to be for those mid-skill level surfers …