jonmic 3mo

Hello Everyone! I am visiting the country 10/9 - 15. Will be between San Jose' and Puerto Viejo. Feel free to jump in the DMs.

mark_w 3mo

We’re in Puerto Viejo right now - staying until early December and the moving to the West Coast.

jonmic 3mo

In San Jose for the night and then to Puerto Viejo in the morning.

Anyone else around?

beyers 25d

Hey all. In Jaco for a long while. Come say hi!

aqua92 25d

I am leaving soon to visit family for Christmas. How long do you stay in Jaco?

falconb0 24d

Hey, a few questions...

What would be the recommended neighborhood in San Jose? Usually I stay in the fanciest neighborhood of whatever city I go to, although since Costa Rica is sort of expensive, I'm open to other options.
What would be a good beach town to spend a few days in near San Jose?
The ride from San Jose -> beach is a bit far... will I have any trouble finding an Uber? Also, is UberXL a thing and reliable in Costa Rica?

beyers 5d

Until mid January!

beyers 5d

Uber lives in a legal gray area, where it is not legal but it is taxed and therefore legal-ish. They don't like driving close to the airport but otherwise you can get them anywhere in popular places

beyers 5d

However if you take an Uber to a remote area you are unlikely to find one to take you back.

beyers 5d

Jaco is a nice Beach Town

beyers 5d

I have not seen any UberXLs, just regular and Comfort

falconb0 5d

Awesome, thank you! I'm fine with taxis. Big thing is that I will need a big taxi (for 6 people) from the San Jose airport to Jaco. But I'm guessing it will be doable if we're willing to pay the the price haahaha. Even if we have to split up into 2 taxis.

mark_w 1d

CR has a lot of shuttle-like services as well. First, check on Rome2Rio for reputable private shuttles. You should be able to find something. Second-best way to find a shuttle service is through a local contact. Ask the hotel, they will have a reputable driver for you to take you (the entire group) longer distances.

esuarez 1d

I used pink bus to go from San Jose to La Fortuna, and they probably have a route to Jaco

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