La Paloma Blanca

Discover Jaco

by whower

"Condo Rental in Jaco"

We traveled to Jaco in Feb 2008 and decided this is where we wanted to purchase a vacation home. After looking in Hawaii, So California, Arizona, Mexico, Belize we tried Costa Rica. We were very impressed. The government is very stable the infrastructure good, medical facilities very good, and the locals are friendly. Food and cost of living a little less expensive than in the States and we got along pretty well with out knowing much spanish.

We made an offer on a beach front condo on our 1st visit in Feb. Closed on the sale in April and just spent another 18 days in Jaco at our new 2nd residence in July. We just love it. We like to cook and found local fish markets where fresh sword fish, Marlin and Tuna and mahi mahi are available daily for 4700 Colones /per Kilo, that equates to about $9 for 2.5lbs.

The Condo resort we purchased in is called La Paloma Blanca and it is just beautiful. 36 Condos and 4 pools on the ocean. Rates to rent these units are about the same as a hotel, $180 - $250 night depending on Season for a 1200 sq/ ft. 2bed, 2 bath unit. All the comforts of home.

"The pools"

At La Paloma Blanca they have 4 pools for 36 condos. 6 are occupied by full time residences and the remainder are in a rental pool. It located on the south end of Jaco beach.

"La Paloma Blanca - Beach front"

Here is a picture of the beach in front of the condo resort. Surf schools operate daily. Good intermediate surf, experts go south 5 miles to Hermosa beach.

Drinks and Pool

by denckman

The Onyx is a really nice place to start the night. The upstairs is where the bar and pool tables are located, with an open air view of the main drag. We became friends with the awesome bartender by the name of Emerson, if you're ever there treat him right. This is often a place for gringos so if you want to meet some people from your homeland then this is a good place.

Just another day in Paradise

by Matt420

"A day in the life of Jaco."

If you a surfer or just a traveler, Jaco has it all. The beach in Jaco is nice with medium size swells and is a great place to learn to surf. Michael (available through the Poseidon Hotel/restraunt) was a great teacher. Within 30 minutes, he had my wife and I acutally standing up and riding the waves. Thanks Michael!

The night life in Jaco can get pretty crazy at times. Prostitution is LEGAL so don't be suprised if you are approached by a working girl. But, everyone has to make a living somehow. Right?

There are numerous activities you can take part in. Such as fishing, sailing, snorkeling, canopy tours, surfing or just hiking through the jungle.