I don't think Jaco is a nice beach. Too dirty. If you like the Pacific
coast try Flamingo/Tamarindo in the North or Manuel Antonio South.
However my favorite beaches are the East coast beaches like Cahuitta or
Puerto Viajo. Thing are less expensive on East coast.
keelhauler
Adam wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'll be flying into San Jos=E9 around the end of January, and I'm
looking
> for one or two good beaches to spend a couple of days at before a
> planned visit to Jac=F3. Preferably they would be within striking
distance
> (say 4-5 hours by bus) of Jac=F3 and/or San Jos=E9.
>
> I'm not looking for anything posh (no big hotels) and would like to
stay
> at a place of limited expense. Decent nightlife (Costa Ricans, or at
> least not drunken American college students) would be good, but not
> required.
>
> Also, is there anything worthwhile in or near San Jos=E9 besides the
> volcano? I was there for a day about two years ago and despite
walking
> around downtown for about four hours, I didn't see anything
particularly
> interesting.
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> I greatly appreciate any suggestions.
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> -Adam
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