The Beatle Bar

The Beatle Bar

Friendly American Management, Attentive Bartenders, Great Music, a New American Style Kitchen serving Delicious Food, and Nightly Entertainment!

Welcome to the online home of the Most Famous Bar & Nightclub in Latin America! The internationally famous Beatle Bar!

The Beatle Bar has long been known as the Hottest spot  in Costa Rica as well as all of Latin America!

The Beatle bar is the hottest ticket around, 7 days a week, year round, you will find the Beatle Bar bustling with patrons from all over the world.

On any given night, you can expect to find a melting pot of global clientele. The Beatle Bar offers everyone who passes through our doors, an immediate feeling of comfort. Friendly American management, attentive bartenders, great music, a new kitchen serving delicious food and nightly entertainment are just the beginning.

Purchased from it’s original owners in November of  2006, the Beatle Bar has undergone some spectacular renovations. Beautiful furnishings, an air-conditioned interior, elegant lighting, and a new back bar with plenty of table seating are just a few of the upgrades recently completed. The essence of the Beatle Bar still remains the same, we simply made it cleaner and classier for your enjoyment.

Open 7 Days a week from 6:00pm – 2:30am

The Monkey Bar

The Monkey Bar

Partying at one of Jaco’s many nightclubs is a must for someone staying in the town. There are many places, but some are more popular than others. The Monkey Bar is a neat place sporting big screen TV’s on the walls playing surf videos while the dj spins everything from latin club music to 50cent. Many good lookin’ ladies here and a big dance floor and also you can get good food and tropical drinks. Now we are not stating that all trips revolve around excellent cuisine but it sure helps. Fresh seafood is always available including shrimp, many types of fish, squid, clams, scalops, and more. If you have not had a cold beer with a serving of Ceviche (raw fish or shrimp in lime juice) on a hot day then you just have not truely experienced some of Costa Rica’s finest bocas (snacks or h’orderves).

Closed for renovation!Costa Rica’s Jaco Beach Monkey Bar Re-opening With a New Look & Feel

A group of investors which includes Roz Stevens, who has been residing in Jaco and San Jose for the last 5 years, are bringing the Monkey Bar back but Funkier than ever. The Funky Monkey should be opening sometime in late September or early October!

We have done a lot of renovations that you must come see for yourself…..its still a little like the old Monkey Bar but very much new and improved! We are also renovating the bar in the back to a very nice VIP ROOM with new TV’s, couches, new bar and tons more…again you have to come see it for yourself!

Our music format on the weekends will be a mix of American Dance hip hop and electronic….with a few Latin songs mixed in as well! We are also doing a new food concept of American Barbeque….which will great. Most dishes will be available for around $8 including a drink. We will also be doing 2 for 1 cocktails all day Sunday and everyday from 9 pm to 10 pm. So come and watch sports and get great deals on drinks every Sunday day and night!! Look for our new website coming soon that will feature all of daily specials.

LE LOFT

LE LOFT

Le Loft is located right in the middle of the action in the Jaco area.  Its on the 2nd floor of the big red building across from Pop’s Ice Cream and Los Amigos.  Le Loft is the newest most hip hang out place in Jaco Beach.  The stylish decoration, lights, furnishing and music give a lounge style and atmosphere to the place.

LE LOFT – Enter a tunnel of shimmering black iridescence introducing you to The Shrine of the Giant Golden Buddha – protected by an army of ancient stone soldiers

LE LOFT – Feel your pulse begin to race as you step into the main Salon – Is it the inside of a magical genie’s lamp? Or is it a lavish Sultan’s chamber – adorned with ancient treasures and deep-seated VIP couches, hugging you in soft comfort and opulence…

LE LOFT – A ceiling that glows down upon you with waves of shape and color

LE LOFT – A beautiful crescent shaped bar glowing with hues of the rainbow. Cozy up, order your poison, then chill with the DJ – they are right there for you…

LE LOFT – The sexy open-air terraza spills over the streets of Jaco… The vibe from outside fuses together with the glow from inside – to become one, in the night…

Contact Info
Email:
Website:  http://www.leloftcr.com
Office:  VIP TABLE HOTLINE: 2643-5846
Location:  LOOK UP! 2ND FLOOR TERRAZA IN THE BIG RED BUILDING ACROSS FROM LOS AMIGOS AND POPS ICE CREAM, JACO BEACH, COSTA RICA Jacó, Costa Rica

Jaco Dream Vacations

Jaco Dream Vacations
Welcome to Jaco Dream Vacations, we provide professional, personalized travel services to Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. We are backed by years of experience and vast knowledge of Costa Rica.

About Costa Rica,

Costa Rica’s fantastic weather is just one of the factors that makes it such a stellar place to visit. Located between 8° and 11° north of the equator, it has a mild tropical climate defined by two seasons: wet (summer, verano) and dry (winter, invierno).

Year-round warm temperatures and at least some sun during the rainy season make Costa Rica pleasant to visit any time. From the cool temperatures found in the higher elevations of the Central Valley and Monteverde regions to the hotter climates along the coasts, there is something for everyone.

The wet season generally runs from May until October with April and November being months of transition. During the rainy season, mornings are usually sunny, with afternoon storms moving in later in the day. There is an average of 4 hours or more of sun per day during the rainy season.

Adventure seekers will be thrilled and beach bums will be tanned, relaxed and rejuvenated. Our beaches, rainforests, rivers, coral reefs and volcanoes provide a wide array of activities including  bird & wildlife watching, surfing, whitewater rafting and snorkeling.

Canopy Tours via zip lines, aerial trams or suspension bridges offer a unique perspective of the forest and breathtaking views.  Immerse yourself in local culture at one of the country’s many  festivals and carnivals for a true Costa Rican experience.

At Jaco Dream Vacations we offer adventure trips, ranging from rustic to luxurious. Nature guiding is a profession here and excellent guides are available in all regions to help you get the most out of your outdoor experience.

With so many activities available in Costa Rica, there is no reason to be bored here, unless you want to be.

Your Home Away From Home

From all-inclusive luxury resorts to backpacker hotels, At Jaco Dream Vacations we have accommodations to suit every taste and budget. Travelers will find friendly staff and modern amenities such as Wi-Fi internet in many hotels throughout the country. Towns such as La Fortuna (near Arenal Volcano) and Jaco have experienced a recent boom in development and are brimming with a variety of new hotels, condos and luxury Villas.

Tell us about any places to eat you have experienced either good, bad, or indifferent.  We want to know about it.

ISA World Surfing Games Billabong 2009

Surfer Costa Rica

Costa Rica is gearing up for their first ever world-wide sporting event.  From July 31 – August 9, the next ISA World Surfing Games Billabong will be held in Playa Hermosa, near the tourist city of Jaco.

35 countries have confirmed their attendance so far, which will make this competition the biggest in the world.  With eight surfers per team, that makes 280 of the best surfers in the world gathering in Costa Rica.  In other words, this event should be spectacular!

“All of Costa Rica is pretty excited,” stated José Ureña, president of the Costa Rica Surfing Federation.  “This is the first time we’ve ever hosted a world games of any sort.  In fact, this is the first time any sporting world event has ever been held in Central America!”

The organizers report plenty of hotel space for competitors and spectators alike.  In fact, the entire area has geared up to make life as easy as possible for the thousands of people who will be descending upon the city soon.

Given the fact that this is a first for Costa Rica, there are a lot of expectations.  Hopefully Jaco and Playa Hermosa will be able to live up to them!

Manuel Antonio National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park

With the establishment of ManuelAntonio National Park in 1972, the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations, one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is the country’s smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequaled.

Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. This beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and the snorkeling is excellent too. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. And the trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views. The park is easy to reach, south of the town of Quepos, and is near a good selection of hotels and restaurants.

Visiting the park, one is treated to an abundant diversity of wildlife. Cathedral Point, with its forest topped cliffs was once an island, but is now connected to the coast by a thin strip of island. This land bridge now forms the spine separating the parks two most popular beaches, Playa Espadilla Sur and Playa Manuel Antonio.
The southern facing beach, Playa Manuel Antonio, is a picturesque half mile long, white sand crescent bisecting deep green foliage to one side and a private, secluded cove to the other.

Standing with your feet dug into the sand and watching the wave crash against the rocks on either side of the lagoon, it is easy to believe that you are a thousand miles from anywhere.

Getting there
Travel to the area is easy and can be done in a number of different ways. Regularly scheduled air service is available through Sansa Airlines, the flight takes 20 minutes. It is a three and a half hour or more, drive by car from San José depending on the weather and traffic.

If you are renting a car it is advisable to rent a 4X4 vehible because certain sections of the road can be difficult.

The Manuel Antonio National Park entrance fee is US$10 per person. Children under 12 free. Hours: 7am. to 4pm. Closed on Monday.

Quepos/Manuel Antonio, the little slice of paradise for all interests and pocket-books.

Carara National Park
Carara National Park

GENERAL INFORMATION
Carara is located in the transitional area between the dry and moist forests of the Pacific Region. It can be said that no other wildlife area in the country protects the resources of plants and animals present in that bioclimatic region.

This wildlife area is considered an excellent living laboratory, where it’s possible to study the structure and function of tropical ecosystems and the relationship among them. The mean annual temperature is 27° C.

LOCATION

The Park is located 90 km from the capital city, following the coastal south road and the center of the banks of River Grande de Tárcoles. The time it takes from San José is approximately two hours and is a part of the Central Pacific Conservation Area.

ACCESS

San José – Orotina, 25 km by the road to Jacó

MAIN ATTRACTIONS

In Carara we distinguish three life zones: the tropical moist forest transition to pre-moist, the tropical very moist forest transition to moist and the very moist pre-montane forest.

Among the most outstanding fauna can be found the peccary, ocelot, white-faced monkeys, and macaws. Some of the animal species cited before are in danger of extinction or have reduced populations. This Park counts with numerous remnants of pre-Columbian indigenous occupations, that to this date are not open to the public.

SERVICES OFFERED

General information, bilingual staff, potable water, restrooms and trails, parking area; lodging for researchers and volunteers (prior request in writing, w/15-days anticipation and depending on vacancies), telephone, local bilingual guides, look-outs.

TRAILS
* Las Aráceas Natural Trail
Type of trail: Circular. Duration: 1 hour. Distance: 1200 m. Main Attraction: Variety of plants, trees, primary forest, bird watching.

* Quebrada Bonita Natural Trail
Type of trail: Circular. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Distance: 1500 meters. Main Attraction: Variety of trees, bird watching; has small look-outs and resting area.

* Meandric Lagoon Natural Trail
Type of trail: Linear. Duration: Two to four hours. Distance: 4350 meters. Main Attraction: Bird watching.

* Meeting of Ecosystems Trail
Type of trail: linear and circular. Main Attraction: Bird watching, flora; facilities for persons with some disability, with interpretation about the forest and its surroundings.

REGULATIONS

* In spite of its biological diversity, many animals living in Carara National Park are hard to observe because of their migratory or reproductive habits, because they are nocturnal or because the forest is too dense to see them clearly. Move quietly and sharpen your observation skills in order to have better appreciation of the richness of this area).
* All protected wildlife areas have rules that regulate the protection of resources and the activities of visitors. This reserve operates under these rules for public use and all visitors must respect them.
* If you need help or have questions, please ask the rangers or volunteers, they will be ready and willing to help you.
* All living things, plants and animals, alike, share this planet with you. Please respect them.
* Enjoy the forest’s peace and natural sounds. Do not play radios or make loud noises that might disturb the tranquility within it.
* Please keep yourself on the trails. The signs are for the benefit of all. Do not deface or destroy them.
* This area is a natural preserve. We invite you to observe, enjoy and take as many pictures as you like. Please do not remove plants, animals, stones or other materials as souvenirs.
* Please collect your garbage and take it with you.
* Do not feed the wildlife. They can suffer serious health problems if they eat people’s food.

Calypso Catamaran Cruise
Calypso Catamaran Cruise

“Calypso Catamaran Cruise” also known as the Pacific Island Cruise or the Calypso Island Cruise, is a one-day boat tour full of adventure that leaves daily from Puntarenas, Costa Rica’s major Pacific Port. Once on board the 71-foot Catamaran Manta Raya, you will cruise past some of the 23 islands in the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya, where you can see porpoise, dolphins, sea turtles and aquatic birds. Calypso Catamaran Cruise offers two tour destinations daily: either the private reserve of Punta Coral, nestled in some of the world’s last remaining Tropical Dry Forest and home for many species of wildlife including yellow napped parrots, and howler monkeys; or Costa Rica’s famous palm studded, white sand beach Isla Tortuga (Tortuga Island). Once at your destination, enjoy the activities that include: sunbathing, volleyball, kayaks, bird watching or relax in a hammock. A wonderful gourmet meal is elegantly served accompanied with chilled white wine and live music.

Los Suenos Marriott

Los Suenos Marriott

Recognized by Travel & Leisure magazine readers as one of the “World’s Best”, the Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort is a luxury Costa Rica resort nestled between the warm waters of the Pacific and a 1,100 acre tropical rainforest. A memorable Costa Rica beach resort vacation awaits, gliding from tree to tree on a canopy tour or just sitting back and relaxing along our palm lined free-form pool. Host an unforgettable social event or meeting in our 11,900 sq ft of versatile meeting space and let our professional staff take care of your needs.

This luxury Los Suenos Marriott Costa Rica hotel also features 6 restaurants and lounges in magnificent settings that heighten the experience. Set alongside the rainforest, La Iguana 18 hole Championship Golf Course offers not only a challenging layout, but a gallery of friendly monkeys & brightly hued macaws. To complete your Costa Rica hotel stay, try your luck at our Stellaris Casino or simply pamper yourself with a Costa Rica organic massage in our ocean side gazebo.

Los Suenos Marriott® Ocean & Golf Resort
800 MTS West from Herradura entrance Playa Herradura, 5024005 Costa Rica

Hotel Club Del Mar
Hotel Club Del Mar

HOTEL &  CONDOMINIUMS INFORMATION
It is with great pride that Philip and Marilyn Edwardes and Ed Podolak welcome you to the all new CLUB DEL MAR Costa Rica hotel and condominium, one of Costa Rica ’s newest and most beautiful upscale boutique-style hotels and condominiums (casitas) on the Central Pacific coast.

The CLUB DEL MAR Costa Rica hotel and condominium is nestled in a quiet cove surrounded by mature gardens at the south end of Jaco Beach.

A tropical rainforest serves as a backdrop, and gentle waves tumble to a safe beach. This beach front property has been protected and nourished by Phillip and Marilyn Edwardes for almost a decade.

The resort consists of 4 single bedroom condominiums (casitas), 18 two bedroom condominiums (casitas), and an 8-room boutique hotel with 2 penthouse suites, restaurant, bar, travel desk and health spa.

Each condominium (casita) has an ocean view and is designed to provide the concept of indoor/outdoor living in harmony with the surroundings. Handicap friendly units are available.

Special care has been given to preserving the mature trees that grace this fantastic paradise.

The focus is water sports. Ninety meters of beach front provides safe swimming, canoeing, body surfing, and boogie boarding.

Located just steps from the surf is a tropical swimming pool with a social area that is surrounded by Costa Rican flora and fauna, a lap area, and a separate kiddies area for children and grandchildren. Towering mature trees give shade, and a gentle ocean breeze ensures a perfect temperature for an afternoon nap.

These cosy condominiums (casitas) provide a strong connection to nature. The two bedroom, two baths, single level units have high ceilings, 1100 square feet of air conditioned living space, 8 foot doors, louvered windows, a spacious family gathering area, and sleeping accomodations for six. All rooms and condominiums (casitas) were furnished by award winning interior decorators.

A team of experienced billingual hospitality professionals manage and operate the resort assuring our guests of a fun filled, worry free vacation.

Your dream begins in Hotel Club Del Mar Costa Rica hotel and condominiums Jaco beach.

Apartotel Girasol
Apartotel Girasol

Welcome to Apartotel Girasol
Jacó, Costa Rica

Apartotel Girasol offers 16 one bedroom apartments. Each apartment, with tropical design, provides a pleasing,
comfortable and secure environment for your stay in Costa Rica.

At Girasol you find the comforts of a hotel combined with the privacy and coziness of home. The grounds are beautifully
landscaped and extend directly to the beach.

Leisure & Activities

From Apartotel Girasol you can visit biological reserves, national parks, tropical forests, volcanoes and more. Our friendly staff will gladly help you organize whatever adventure you wish to take.
You can go river rafting, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, motorcycling, bicycling, hiking, or, if you prefer, you can sit on the beach or by the pool, relax, feel the breezes and watch the sun set on the majestic Pacific Ocean.

Some of the activities available in Jaco:

* Hang Gliding
* Waterfall Canopy tours
* Snorkeling and Kayaking Tours
* Horseback riding
* Sport Fishing
* Botanical Gardens
* ATV Tours (All Terrain Vehicles)
* Surfing – Surf board and boogie board rentals available
* There are numerous shops and restaurants located in here
* Bikes and Scooters can be rented in Jaco
* Casino & Sports Bars
* Massage, facials, scrubs, mud & body treatments, Aromatherapy are available at local spas

Other Activities in the area:
* Carara National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park
* River Kayak , or Ocean Kayak Tours
* Volcano tours to Arenal, Irazu and Poas Volcanoes (one to two day trips)

Apartotel Girasol Jacó: 506-2-643-1591 | International: 011-506-2-643-1591 | Toll Free: 1-800 923-2779

LOS AMIGO’S BAR AND GRILL
Los Amigos was Idea of three friends from Florida who enjoyed surfing, good food and drinks who vacationed in Jaco Beach yearly.  The idea was to combine American style food with Costa Rican style and thus Los Amigos was created. The owners Chris, Jeeem and Dino welcome you to Jaco Beach and hope you enjoy your stay with us.

The aroma, the music, the atmosphere and most of all the incredible food are available here at Los Amigos. Located in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Los Amigos has brought everything but the sunshine to Jaco Beach and is a thriving part of the local community. Authentic ingredients and our Master Chef ensure that every mouth-watering dish is a true delight to be savored.

LOS AMIGO’S BAR AND GRILL opened in mid 2004 and has been busy ever since. The customers make the atmosphere and the menu is what keeps them coming back for more. From Wraps, to smoothies, to our sea food dishes and mouth watering Steaks– our menu takes your taste buds on a voyage of discovery. We are open for breakfast from 7 am, then offer Lunch from 12 noon to 4 PM and Dinner is served from 4pm till Midnight. We have a fully stocked bar for your drinking pleasures.

Location:  On the main street in the Middle of Jaco on main street, across from Pop’s.

LEMON ZEST Restaurant
LEMON ZEST Restaurant

The Master Chef Mr. Lemon grew up in the Bahamas where his grandmother let him cook with her, thereby beginning the culinary infusion process. He served a three year apprenticeship at the renowned La Vielle Maison restaurant in Boca Raton, Florida.
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Graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, In New York, and in 1994, along with wife Nellie, opened his own successful restaurant in Del Ray Beach, Florida, Splendid Blendeds Café.

After 11 years in the field, Chef Lemon decided to move on to new
dreams and a quest to achieve higher plateaus of restaurant greatness.

In 2005, he joined the faculty of Le Cordon Bleu Miami, and assumed the role of Chef Instructor for the school’s restaurant, Tropiblieu. Now he has tilted his beret toward Costa Rica’s Jaco Beach by opening LEMON ZEST Restaurant and becoming part of our growing restaurant community.

Caliche’s Wishbone

Homemade pizzas! Spot to surfers and offers Tex-Mex standards You can also enjoy a excellent fresh fish and perfectly prepared seafood dishes. There are a variety of sandwiches in homemade pita bread. The portions are big. It always has fresh tuna lightly seared and served with a soy-wasabi dressing. The nicest tables are street-side on a covered veranda. Inside are more tables, as well as a bar with television sets showing surf videos. Telephone: 643-3406

Location: On the main road in Jaco Beach
Dishes: seafood, Mexican, good pizza
Prices: Main courses $4-$16
Phone: 506.2.643.3406
Open: NEW HOURS 12 noon – 10pm Closed Wednesday
Credit Cards: V
E-Mail: wishbonejaco@yahoo.com

Jaco Taco Restaurant
Jaco Taco Restaurant

Looking for some real Mexican fun? Then Costa Rica’s Jaco Taco is the place for you! Lively Latin American music, delicious Mexican food, ice cold Margaritas made from the finest tequila & an electric party atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re at the biggest fiesta in Costa Rica!

We feature great authentic Mexican food at a great price. You wont go away hungry when you eat at Jaco Taco!

Contact us about parties, banquets or any Costa Rica event. Ole!
Jaco Taco Restaurant Location

Located at the north end of Jaco Beach, across the street from the Best Western Jaco.

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The Beatle Bar
The Beatle Bar

Friendly American Management, Attentive Bartenders, Great Music, a New American Style Kitchen serving Delicious Food, and Nightly Entertainment!

Welcome to the online home of the Most Famous Bar & Nightclub in Latin America! The internationally famous Beatle Bar!

The Beatle Bar has long been known as the Hottest spot  in Costa Rica as well as all of Latin America!

The Beatle bar is the hottest ticket around, 7 days a week, year round, you will find the Beatle Bar bustling with patrons from all over the world.

On any given night, you can expect to find a melting pot of global clientele. The Beatle Bar offers everyone who passes through our doors, an immediate feeling of comfort. Friendly American management, attentive bartenders, great music, a new kitchen serving delicious food and nightly entertainment are just the beginning.

Purchased from it’s original owners in November of  2006, the Beatle Bar has undergone some spectacular renovations. Beautiful furnishings, an air-conditioned interior, elegant lighting, and a new back bar with plenty of table seating are just a few of the upgrades recently completed. The essence of the Beatle Bar still remains the same, we simply made it cleaner and classier for your enjoyment.

Open 7 Days a week from 6:00pm – 2:30am

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The Monkey Bar
The Monkey Bar

Partying at one of Jaco’s many nightclubs is a must for someone staying in the town. There are many places, but some are more popular than others. The Monkey Bar is a neat place sporting big screen TV’s on the walls playing surf videos while the dj spins everything from latin club music to 50cent. Many good lookin’ ladies here and a big dance floor and also you can get good food and tropical drinks. Now we are not stating that all trips revolve around excellent cuisine but it sure helps. Fresh seafood is always available including shrimp, many types of fish, squid, clams, scalops, and more. If you have not had a cold beer with a serving of Ceviche (raw fish or shrimp in lime juice) on a hot day then you just have not truely experienced some of Costa Rica’s finest bocas (snacks or h’orderves).

Closed for renovation!Costa Rica’s Jaco Beach Monkey Bar Re-opening With a New Look & Feel

A group of investors which includes Roz Stevens, who has been residing in Jaco and San Jose for the last 5 years, are bringing the Monkey Bar back but Funkier than ever. The Funky Monkey should be opening sometime in late September or early October!

We have done a lot of renovations that you must come see for yourself…..its still a little like the old Monkey Bar but very much new and improved! We are also renovating the bar in the back to a very nice VIP ROOM with new TV’s, couches, new bar and tons more…again you have to come see it for yourself!

Our music format on the weekends will be a mix of American Dance hip hop and electronic….with a few Latin songs mixed in as well! We are also doing a new food concept of American Barbeque….which will great. Most dishes will be available for around $8 including a drink. We will also be doing 2 for 1 cocktails all day Sunday and everyday from 9 pm to 10 pm. So come and watch sports and get great deals on drinks every Sunday day and night!! Look for our new website coming soon that will feature all of daily specials.

LE LOFT
LE LOFT

Le Loft is located right in the middle of the action in the Jaco area.  Its on the 2nd floor of the big red building across from Pop’s Ice Cream and Los Amigos.  Le Loft is the newest most hip hang out place in Jaco Beach.  The stylish decoration, lights, furnishing and music give a lounge style and atmosphere to the place.

LE LOFT – Enter a tunnel of shimmering black iridescence introducing you to The Shrine of the Giant Golden Buddha – protected by an army of ancient stone soldiers

LE LOFT – Feel your pulse begin to race as you step into the main Salon – Is it the inside of a magical genie’s lamp? Or is it a lavish Sultan’s chamber – adorned with ancient treasures and deep-seated VIP couches, hugging you in soft comfort and opulence…

LE LOFT – A ceiling that glows down upon you with waves of shape and color

LE LOFT – A beautiful crescent shaped bar glowing with hues of the rainbow. Cozy up, order your poison, then chill with the DJ – they are right there for you…

LE LOFT – The sexy open-air terraza spills over the streets of Jaco… The vibe from outside fuses together with the glow from inside – to become one, in the night…

Contact Info
Email:
Website:  http://www.leloftcr.com
Office:  VIP TABLE HOTLINE: 2643-5846
Location:  LOOK UP! 2ND FLOOR TERRAZA IN THE BIG RED BUILDING ACROSS FROM LOS AMIGOS AND POPS ICE CREAM, JACO BEACH, COSTA RICA Jacó, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Executive Transportation
Costa Rica Executive Transportation We will welcome you to beautiful Costa Rica at the airport with our meet and greet service. Our Costa Rican SUV drivers are very familiar with and experienced in driving in Costa Rica. No need to hire a limo, a taxi, or rental car because our Toyota LandCruiser SUVs are roomy and comfortable. Our company can provide Costa Rica Transportation assistance with private air charters to any airport in Costa Rica.

Luxury SUVs Private Our fleet is comprised of late model 4-WD Toyota LandCruiser Prados equipped with Navigation Systems and all the passenger comforts.  They are a perfect compliment to any event.  If you need  Costa Rica Transportation in a Chauffeured SUV for every day of your stay or just airport transfers, Our company is willing to provide all your transportation needs.

Our Costa Rica Transportation is committed to providing you with the best possible service.  Our drivers are courteous and respectful and are committed as well to providing the most reliable transportation service in Costa Rica.  Book our services with confidence. Click Here for a Costa Rica Transportation quote for your next trip to Costa Rica.  Travel Agent inquiries are welcome. Travel Agents, Click here.

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For those larger groups or those just wanting safe reliable transportation, we offer a van service as well.

If you are traveling to Costa Rica on vacation holiday, we offer special Costa Rica Executive Transportation services and Security
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ATV Tours

JACÓ BEACH / LOS SUEÑOS, ATV Tour
Fourtrax AdventureDon’t leave world-class Jacó Beach/ Los Sueños Marina without indulging in the most memorable ATV adventure on the Central Pacific coast!

Capture extraordinary ocean views, tropical rain forest panoramas, and rugged mountain vistas as you drive through rustic trails and rare teak plantations – all in the jungles north of Jacó.  Our experienced, professional, bilingual guides will lead you through the exotic, primary rain forest just a short ATV drive from our world-famous Jacó Beach and Los Sueños Marina.

Our fully-equipped semi-automatic ATV’s are perfect all-terrain vehicles for our guests to best experience Costa Rica’s natural treasures in an extreme, adrenaline-kicking setting that is pure adventure.

After your muddy, fun-filled, high-octane ride, indulge yourselves with a refreshing swim in our natural pool with an amazing waterfall – all year long.  Then relax and enjoy a terrific Tico-style meal with your fellow riders at our private Finca nestled in the tropical mountains and natural rain forest ecosystem.

It’s an unforgettable experience any time of year, only in Costa Rica and only on a Fourtrax Adventure!

ATV Costa Rica/Paraiso Adventures
Paraiso Adventure ATV Tours

One day ATV Quad adventure tour in Costa Rica’s Central Valley. Paraiso Adventures ATV tour is driven on private property 25000 hectares (60.000 acres) big more than 200 Km, 180 miles, of dirt roads in the Central Valley of Costa Rica.

Welcome to the Alps of Costa Rica. Drive your quad up over 8000 ft. See the Central Valley and the Pacific Ocean from our highest viewpoint. Enjoy a Typical Costa Rican lunch prepared by a real Chef. The pick up time all Hotels Down Town San Jose 10.00 AM return around 5 PM. Special introduction price 130$. We offer ATV tours for beginner’s, families and expert drivers.

Equipment and Security

The Bikes, are Honda TRX 250cc/350cc,Yamaha 350 and bombardier 400/330 models All Terrain Vehicles which are easy to ride from the beginner to the experience rider. Its important to know that we have Big ATV`s for big clients and that we have fully automatic bikes for beginners.

Paraiso Adventures looks very closely into the comfort and safety of our clients. We teach beginners how to handle an ATV in no time. And when you get the hang of it’s a whole lot of fun. Safety of our clients is our prime concern; our guides spend the first part of the tour making sure passengers are fully trained on how to ride an ATV. These vehicles are very safe, stable machines, able to move over the roughest mountain trails.

Fishing ToursCanopy / Zip Lines

Waterfalls Canopy Tour
Waterfalls Canopy Tour

Waterfalls Canopy Tour is located just outside Jaco and at only 10 km from the Carara Biological Reserve and is part of an important ecological transition zone between Costa Rica ’s drier northwest and more humid south.

Much of the Canopy’s 46 hectares of protected area is covered with transitional rainforest growing on steep slopes, and studded massive trees laden with vines and epiphytes.

Our Canopy Tour consists of 13 platforms, 7 cables of different sizes, 3 storey Tree House, Tarzan Swing, a suspension bridge and a 90 feet rappel at the end.

The tour starts with putting on your harness, these are professional mountain climbing harnesses. Then we do a short walk in, I will explain you about the area you are in, and the flora and fauna you will encounter on the trails. Since a part of the forest has been used for agroforestry, a wide variety of exotic fruit trees and hardwood trees can be found.

Also throughout the day, the scarlet macaws can be heard and often seen in flight, particularly around dusk! The beautiful giant blue Morpho butterfly frequents open spots in the forest and is often found near our waterfalls. If we get lucky we may also see the toucans, aracari’s and white-face capuchin monkeys.

We take to the trees near the waterfalls, here you find the first platform with a short slide. From there you will glide with the help of professional climbing gear on a pulley to the first tree (an enormous Ceiba tree with a diameter of 30 feet!).

At all times you are under the constant care of our guides! You will be taking cables from treetop to treetop in this jungle until you get to the Tree house; Jane and Tarzan’s place! This is the highest point of the Canopy Tour, you’ll be 100 feet over ground level… Here you can hang out for a while to enjoy the scenery. The tree house offers a great opportunity to do some bird watching. Go on and try to spot some of the colorful birds present! More cables will follow until you reach a suspension bridge and the Tarzan Swing! Let’s do a yelling contest!

The Tarzan Swing is followed by our longest cable for the truly adventurous (optional cable)! At the end we will rappel you down (belay, this is a professional lowering technique) to the forest floor.

Duration of the Waterfalls Canopy Tour: approx. 2 hours

From Jaco, driving north towards San Jose, pass by Jaco. You will see just outside Jaco a small mall at your left called F&M, just pass by it and cross the bridge over the Las Monas River. Right after the bridge take a right turn towards Pueblo Nuevo, this road is a dirt road, we are located at the end of this little village approx. at 2 km from this intersection.
Approximate driving time is 10 minutes.

Turu Ba Ri Nature and Adventure Park
Turu Ba Ri Nature and Adventure Park

Costa Rica Canopy Zip Lines Tour & Aerial Tram
at Turu Ba Ri Nature and Adventure Park:

At TuruBaRi’s Zip lines Canopy Tour; experienced Guides will start by dressing you with the best equipment available in the market (PETZL?) then, they will give you a brief of security and safety, before taking you through this 4.910 feet long tour, spread out over 7 lines (cables), 3 hanging bridges, 12 platforms and 1 tower. It lasts approximately one hour.

In Turu Ba Ri Nature and Adventure Park there is also another Zip Line Canopy tour called; Pure Adrenaline Canopy Tour, where visitors have included the highest Tarzan’s Swing available in the Costa Rica. The tour finishes inside the Park after running the last cable, which measures 2.135 feet long. After this you are invited to aboard the Arial Tram in order to go back to Los Mangos Restaurant, same point you stared.

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Glad to report good news from La Paz Waterfall Gardens that they have recovered from all  the earthquake damage and have re-opened for business.

See their notice below taken from the La Paz Waterfall Gardens website:

La Paz Waterfall Gardens to Open June 13, 2009 and
The Peace Lodge to Open July 1, 2009

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind and generous support during and after the tragic Cinchona Earthquake that occurred o n January 8, 2009.  The first two months after the quake were extremely challenging given the heavy rains and the lack of road access, electricity and water. However, we are now in high gear finishing up the repairs and a series of renovations that will functionally improve as well as beautify the property.  Our dedicated service personnel, including the women, have joined our construction crews to help expedite the progress.  Through this natural disaster we have become an even closer knit family as we focus on our goal of re-opening an improved property.

After a number of meetings with the supervisor of the road reconstruction and the electricity, telephone and water companies, we feel comfortable that all services will be restored allowing us to open for business in the park on June 13, 2009 and at the Peace Lodge on July 1, 2009.

Changes at La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park

When we open the park we will still be working on some elements of the property.  Traffic flow on the trails will be altered to e nter and return from Bernardo’s Trail and it will have a circuit that does not yet connect to the gift shop and bus pick up area. Work on the reconnection will commence in the next few months.  Visitors to the trails will be able to view Templo Waterfall and Magia Blanca Waterfall, but they will have to ascend on foot back up to the park.  All of the animal exhibits except the Trout Lake will be open, and we are adding a new sloth and a new kinkajou exhibit.  All visitors to the park will now have access to the Jungle Cats for no additional charge.

Changes at Peace Lodge

Our heartfelt thanks go out to our previous guests, agencies and friends who contacted us to express their concern and support after the earthquake.  It means the world to us to know how much you care.

When we open the hotel there will be a few temporary operating adjustments while we finish our improvements.  We are expanding our kitchen and Vista Poas dining area to include a new lounge, a billiards room and private dining area.  Therefore, we will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in Colibries Restaurant down in the park for a few months until we re-open Vista Poas.  We are adding space heaters to make sure our guests stay comfortably warm during dinner and we will be providing golf cart transport upon request.  The Big Trout Bar will probably be open for lunch and dinner sometime in late July after repairs on the lower lake are completed as another dining option.

Please note that there will still be some construction on the property through the fall.  We will do our best to minimize any negative impacts to the guest’s experience.

“Better than Before”

Everyone working at the property knows our new motto is “Better than Before”.  We have planned every aspect of our repairs and renovations on the property to improve the customer’s experience. After eight years of operation we had a list of areas we wanted to improve either aesthetically or functionally and we have used this opportunity to do just that.   The ownership and staff at La Paz Waterfall Gardens and the Peace Lodge sincerely look forward to serving you again and showing you what we have accomplished.

Sincerely,

Lee and Cindy Banks and Staff
Owners, Peace Lodge, La Paz Waterfall Gardens & The Springs Resort & Spa

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