We want to Provide our guests an easy and relaxing vacation please read below for general information about staying with us. For other questions please call or email:
US: 805 284-9917 or CR: 8304-8474
[email protected]
Index of Questions Below:
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Where are the homes located?
What is the closest Airport and how far are you from it? How far are the Homes from the Beach? Can We walk to the Beach from the homes? What are the local Beaches? Are the Local beaches safe? Do you offer Air Port Shuttle Services? Do you offer Personal Driver Service for our Entire Stay? Can you help us arrange a Car Rental for our Trip? Do you offer Tour and Activity planning Services? Do you offer in Home Dining Services? Do the homes have WIFI? Do the homes Have AC? Do the homes have a phone number for making international & Local Calls? How do I make a reservation? What is your Deposit to reserve the dates? |
What are my Payment Options?
Do you have a Security Deposit? What is your Check in Procedure? What is the Check in Time? What is your Checkout Time & Procedure? What is your Electrical Usage Policy? Do we need power converters in Costa Rica? Are their Hair Dryers and Personal Hygiene Use Hospitality provided? Are there Safes to store valuables in the homes? Do you need to Exchange for Local $ or can you use US Dollars? Do you offer Child Care services? What are my Local Grocery Shopping Options? Do you offer Grocery Stocking Services? Are there local Restaurants close to the homes? |
Where are the homes located?
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DEL PACIFICO ESTATE: (3 Homes)
CASA CIELO: (#1) CASA OCEANA: (CASA #2 in Yellow) CASA EXOTICA: (CASA #3 in Red) DEL PACIFICO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, Esterillos Este, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Approx. 18 km South of Jaco Beach on the main Highway (Hgwy 34) About 100 meters before the turn off to Playa Bejuco. You will see a large plaza with White & Turquoise buildings on your left had side with a very tall sign that says "Town Center" and a smaller one just in front of it that says "Del Pacifico" take a left here at the Town Center Plaza. Drive to the guard gate. Pass through the gate and drive direct onto the dirt road. Continue about 300m up the hill till the road ends at the second guard house the homes will be on your right take a right here. The homes are numbered 1-6 on your right. |
CASA TUCANA: (CASA #62 in Blue )
In the Hills Of Esterillos Development Esterillos Oeste, Puntarenas, Costa Rica Approx. 12 km South of Jaco Beach on the main Highway (Hgwy 34) Take a left at the first entrance to Esterillos Oeste. Drive about 400 m till you reach the first development on the right called "Hills of Esterillos". Enter through the Guard gate and drive straight till you reach home # 62 it is red with a Green Metal Roof. |
Here is the link to the homes from Google maps
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zCTEi130Xd1o.k4aoRFZuO9DU
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zCTEi130Xd1o.k4aoRFZuO9DU
How far are the Homes from the Beach?
Casa Tucana:
Casa Tucana is located about 750 meters from the beach or about a 10-15 min walk.
Del Pacifico Estate, Casa Cielo, Oceana & Exotica:
The Estate and homes are locate about 3/4 mile 1.2 km from the beach at Play Bejuco. It is about a 5 min Drive 30 min walk from the home.
Casa Tucana is located about 750 meters from the beach or about a 10-15 min walk.
Del Pacifico Estate, Casa Cielo, Oceana & Exotica:
The Estate and homes are locate about 3/4 mile 1.2 km from the beach at Play Bejuco. It is about a 5 min Drive 30 min walk from the home.
Can We walk to the Beach from the homes?
Our homes are perfectly set back from the beach just enough to provide a retreat from heat and insects that so often are an issue with directly on the beach homes. As mentioned above Casa Tucana is about a 10 min walk (4 min Drive) to the beach and Del Pacifico Estate is about a 30 (7 min Drive).
This being said you most defiantly can walk to the beach but we only really recommend doing so if exercise is your goal as it is VERRY warm here and walking with all your beach gear can be a bit much in the heat. Personally we walk and run to the beach all the time from the home for exercise in the morning and evening, but for beach surfing outings with Boards and trips to the beach with Children, a car is defiantly required.
In order to make the most of your trip with us and to have flexibility to really experience all that Costa Rica’s Central Coast has to offer, we require all of our guests to have a rental car or shuttle service during your stay with us.
For more information on these services please scroll below to the car rental and personal Driver sections.
This being said you most defiantly can walk to the beach but we only really recommend doing so if exercise is your goal as it is VERRY warm here and walking with all your beach gear can be a bit much in the heat. Personally we walk and run to the beach all the time from the home for exercise in the morning and evening, but for beach surfing outings with Boards and trips to the beach with Children, a car is defiantly required.
In order to make the most of your trip with us and to have flexibility to really experience all that Costa Rica’s Central Coast has to offer, we require all of our guests to have a rental car or shuttle service during your stay with us.
For more information on these services please scroll below to the car rental and personal Driver sections.
What are the local Beaches?
Costa Rica is known for it’s beautiful beaches, ranging from black sand to white sand, coconut trees for miles or mangroves!
Our beaches on the central coast are some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica!
Please view our Beaches page of the site to see many photos and more information on the local Beaches.
Local Beaches
For Local Wave Information please go to www.surfline.com
and search for Central America, the search for Esterillos or Bejuco.
For Ferr Tide Chart please use this link Below:
http://crsurfcam.com/tidecharts
Our beaches on the central coast are some of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica!
Please view our Beaches page of the site to see many photos and more information on the local Beaches.
Local Beaches
For Local Wave Information please go to www.surfline.com
and search for Central America, the search for Esterillos or Bejuco.
For Ferr Tide Chart please use this link Below:
http://crsurfcam.com/tidecharts
Are the local beaches safe?
Costa Rica is know for its amazingly beautiful and diverse beaches.
Our local beaches within 5-20 min of the home are all renowned spots for surfing in Costa Rica with miles and miles of beach break and several reefs. From the heavy beach break of the renown popular Playa Hermosa, to the mellow longboard waves of Esterillos Oeste and the miles of uncrowded beach breaks and river-mouths to the south.
While they are lovely it is very important, especially while there is swell, to make sure regardless of how good of a swimmer or surfer you are, that you and your family are well educated about the potential dangers of the beaches here and how best to avoid them. Whether you are interested in joining us for some surf lessons as a beginner in the ocean, or are an experienced surfer looking for great waves, we will be able to help point you in the right direction.
When you check in we will help guide to the best beaches suited for you and your family and what are the best times and tides to visit them so you will be able to have as much fun as possible. The American Red Cross and several other sites have some beach safety tips and steps you can take to make sure you and your family remain safe.
Please click the link blow before visiting any of Costa Ricas beautiful beaches:
Red Cross Beach Safety Tips
Beach Safety by Viva Costa Rica
Trip Advisor Rip Current Safety
Our local beaches within 5-20 min of the home are all renowned spots for surfing in Costa Rica with miles and miles of beach break and several reefs. From the heavy beach break of the renown popular Playa Hermosa, to the mellow longboard waves of Esterillos Oeste and the miles of uncrowded beach breaks and river-mouths to the south.
While they are lovely it is very important, especially while there is swell, to make sure regardless of how good of a swimmer or surfer you are, that you and your family are well educated about the potential dangers of the beaches here and how best to avoid them. Whether you are interested in joining us for some surf lessons as a beginner in the ocean, or are an experienced surfer looking for great waves, we will be able to help point you in the right direction.
When you check in we will help guide to the best beaches suited for you and your family and what are the best times and tides to visit them so you will be able to have as much fun as possible. The American Red Cross and several other sites have some beach safety tips and steps you can take to make sure you and your family remain safe.
Please click the link blow before visiting any of Costa Ricas beautiful beaches:
Red Cross Beach Safety Tips
Beach Safety by Viva Costa Rica
Trip Advisor Rip Current Safety
What is the closest Airport and how far are you from it?
The closest international airport to Pura Vida Casas is Juan Santa Maria International Airport in San Jose, CR (code: SJO).
We are located about 2 hours on good roads from the airport. Please click the link below to see exact directions or read below.
Here is the link to the homes from Google maps
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zCTEi130Xd1o.k4aoRFZuO9DU
From the Airport
If you were to walk out of the terminal then you will see
the highway directly in front of you. Make a mental note that Jaco is to the left and San Jose is to the right. So if you take a taxi or shuttle to get a rental car then make sure that you are heading toward Jaco since a lot of people make the mistake of going into San Jose instead. If you pick up a rental car from the airport then exit the airport and take the first off ramp only a few hundred meters ahead on the right side that points to Alajuela. That will spin you around and point you in the opposite direction heading toward Jaco. Immediately you have to merge onto another road and you want to stay in the left lane that has a sign pointing to San Ramon. Don’t go to the right where the sign points to Alajuela.
If you take a taxi or shuttle to a rental car place then you will most likely head toward San Jose. So once you get your car then get back on the highway and head back toward the airport. As you are approaching the airport the two left lanes will take you to the airport and the right lane will keep you on the highway where you want to go but make sure that you don’t take the first exit to the right that points to Alajuela.
From there it's going to take you about 8-10 minutes to where you have to exit on the right side for which there are many signs pointing to La Garita, Punta Leona, Orotina and a bunch of other towns and resorts. Once you exit, you're going to turn left and go over the small bridge. There is a sign that points you toward Los Suenos and Jaco.
Now you need to pay attention because after about 5 minutes after you made that left turn you will see a soccer field on your left side where you need to make a left turn. Once you make the left you will go down that small road for about 5 minutes until you see the toll road. Turn left right before you go under the highway and when you get to the traffic circle make two quick rights to get on the road toward Jaco (West).
You will hit a toll booth in about 5-10 minutes and the fee should be around 625 Colones ($1.25). The tolls range from 90 cents (450 Colones) to $1.25
(625 Colones) and you can pay with dollars if you do not have Colones and they will give you change in Colones.
After about 15 minutes you will hit the 2nd (and last) toll booth. After the toll you will immediately merge to the right to get off the highway onto the coastal road. There is a sign pointing to Jaco.
Once you get to Jaco stay on the main highway you are on and pass through Jaco towards Esterillos & Playa Hermosa. You will wind up a hill and around the coast then pass through Playa Hermosa and continue for another 10 min till you get to the Esterillos Area. Here is where the directions vary depending on which home you re staying in.
We are located about 2 hours on good roads from the airport. Please click the link below to see exact directions or read below.
Here is the link to the homes from Google maps
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zCTEi130Xd1o.k4aoRFZuO9DU
From the Airport
If you were to walk out of the terminal then you will see
the highway directly in front of you. Make a mental note that Jaco is to the left and San Jose is to the right. So if you take a taxi or shuttle to get a rental car then make sure that you are heading toward Jaco since a lot of people make the mistake of going into San Jose instead. If you pick up a rental car from the airport then exit the airport and take the first off ramp only a few hundred meters ahead on the right side that points to Alajuela. That will spin you around and point you in the opposite direction heading toward Jaco. Immediately you have to merge onto another road and you want to stay in the left lane that has a sign pointing to San Ramon. Don’t go to the right where the sign points to Alajuela.
If you take a taxi or shuttle to a rental car place then you will most likely head toward San Jose. So once you get your car then get back on the highway and head back toward the airport. As you are approaching the airport the two left lanes will take you to the airport and the right lane will keep you on the highway where you want to go but make sure that you don’t take the first exit to the right that points to Alajuela.
From there it's going to take you about 8-10 minutes to where you have to exit on the right side for which there are many signs pointing to La Garita, Punta Leona, Orotina and a bunch of other towns and resorts. Once you exit, you're going to turn left and go over the small bridge. There is a sign that points you toward Los Suenos and Jaco.
Now you need to pay attention because after about 5 minutes after you made that left turn you will see a soccer field on your left side where you need to make a left turn. Once you make the left you will go down that small road for about 5 minutes until you see the toll road. Turn left right before you go under the highway and when you get to the traffic circle make two quick rights to get on the road toward Jaco (West).
You will hit a toll booth in about 5-10 minutes and the fee should be around 625 Colones ($1.25). The tolls range from 90 cents (450 Colones) to $1.25
(625 Colones) and you can pay with dollars if you do not have Colones and they will give you change in Colones.
After about 15 minutes you will hit the 2nd (and last) toll booth. After the toll you will immediately merge to the right to get off the highway onto the coastal road. There is a sign pointing to Jaco.
Once you get to Jaco stay on the main highway you are on and pass through Jaco towards Esterillos & Playa Hermosa. You will wind up a hill and around the coast then pass through Playa Hermosa and continue for another 10 min till you get to the Esterillos Area. Here is where the directions vary depending on which home you re staying in.
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For DP Estate or Casa Azul, Oceana & Exotica:
Continue past the “Esterillos Oeste” sign and drive another 5-7 min till you get to the large row of buildings that are under construction with a large sign that says "Del Pacifico" on your left. You will take a left here and check in with the guard at the gate. They will know you are arriving. Head ~300 meters to the top of the hill then turn right at the guard house where you will see the homes on the right. Casa Cielo Azul is house # 1 Casa Oceana is house #2 and Casa Exotica is house #3. |
For Casa Tucana:
Turn right at the sign that says "Esterillos Oeste" which will be on your right (a key sign that you are there is that there is a fruit stand that is right by the turn off). You will take a right here and head ~300 meters down till you see the sign "Hills of Esterillos" which is the first community on the right. Go to the gate and tell the guard that you are checking into Casa #62. They will know you are arriving. Go straight on the road for roughly 200 meters till the road takes a sharp left turn up the hill Casa Tucana is the red house in the very corner of the development. |
Do you offer Air Port Shuttle Services? Do you offder Weekly Driver services
We understand that traveling can be very tiring and we would love to help you have a smooth and easy ride from the Airport to your vacation home! Please let us know if you would like us to arrange Airport Transportation for you.
We have a wonderful Team of professional Drivers and the manager Robert can arrange to have a driver for you for the duration of your stay if you wish to not rent a car personally.
Their daily rates for Daily Private Service includes:
- Driving to 1 group tour in the areas of, Manuel Antonio, Jaco, Dominical Daily.
- Unlimited trips in the local area of the villas "Esterillos" to local beaches, horse back riding, and local restaurants
- Up to 10 hours of driver service max daily
General Private Driver Rates 2024-25:
$320 per day + Tip for Big Van (25 guests)
$300 per day + Tip Van (15 guests)
Airport transfer: $140 (1-4 guests) per way. Each additional guest is $10pp extra.
ie: 6 guests airport transfer is $160
This is a much better option than picking up a taxi on the curb which will likely cost more. Robert knows exactly where we live and he can take you right to your front door and help you to unload your bags.
We have a wonderful Team of professional Drivers and the manager Robert can arrange to have a driver for you for the duration of your stay if you wish to not rent a car personally.
Their daily rates for Daily Private Service includes:
- Driving to 1 group tour in the areas of, Manuel Antonio, Jaco, Dominical Daily.
- Unlimited trips in the local area of the villas "Esterillos" to local beaches, horse back riding, and local restaurants
- Up to 10 hours of driver service max daily
General Private Driver Rates 2024-25:
$320 per day + Tip for Big Van (25 guests)
$300 per day + Tip Van (15 guests)
Airport transfer: $140 (1-4 guests) per way. Each additional guest is $10pp extra.
ie: 6 guests airport transfer is $160
This is a much better option than picking up a taxi on the curb which will likely cost more. Robert knows exactly where we live and he can take you right to your front door and help you to unload your bags.
Can you help us arrange a Car Rental for our Trip?
In order to have flexibility and to really experience all that Costa Rica’s Central Coast has to offer, we require all of our guests to have a rental car or shuttle service during your stay with us.
We can set up for you an all inclusive shuttle service for your entire vacation if you would like with our friend Robert (please read above for details) in which case we would need to schedule all your tours and activities in advance to ensure you are able to do everything you want to do on your vacation.
An alternate option is to have the convenience and luxury of your own rental car. Our homes, though in safe communities, are in the country about 15 minutes away from the closest taxi, which limits your flexibility to do what you want and when you want. It is also quiet expensive and you would probably end up saving money having your own car. Unlike San Jose which can be a little crazy to drive, the roads on the coast are much easier to navigate and we will help you with any precise directions you need upon arrival to local restaurants, beaches and attractions.
We have several Preferred and discounted rental companies 1 out of San Jose and several local rental companies out of Jaco Beach. When renting a car in costa rica please be advised that they have mandatory rental insurance here which is not shown on online quotes but will be added when you arrive to pickup the car. This is why we recommend specific all inclusive companies that include all basic insurance, as well as a free SJO Airport Shuttle transport for all week long rentals, offering you the best of both options. This is a unique service that saves our clients the hassle of needing to take a taxi from the airport to a nearby car rental agency and then navigate the roads to get to Esterillos on your own. These companies are fairly priced and will pick you up at the airport and take you straight to Jaco Beach to drop off the driver then you can drive yourselves the rest of the way to your rental home as from there it’s only 20 minutes to our homes.
Please see our site link below for rates and info.
Note: Rental cars and shuttles book up REALLY quickly so please let us know ASAP and we would love to set it up for your convenience at our preferred client discounted rate.
We can set up for you an all inclusive shuttle service for your entire vacation if you would like with our friend Robert (please read above for details) in which case we would need to schedule all your tours and activities in advance to ensure you are able to do everything you want to do on your vacation.
An alternate option is to have the convenience and luxury of your own rental car. Our homes, though in safe communities, are in the country about 15 minutes away from the closest taxi, which limits your flexibility to do what you want and when you want. It is also quiet expensive and you would probably end up saving money having your own car. Unlike San Jose which can be a little crazy to drive, the roads on the coast are much easier to navigate and we will help you with any precise directions you need upon arrival to local restaurants, beaches and attractions.
We have several Preferred and discounted rental companies 1 out of San Jose and several local rental companies out of Jaco Beach. When renting a car in costa rica please be advised that they have mandatory rental insurance here which is not shown on online quotes but will be added when you arrive to pickup the car. This is why we recommend specific all inclusive companies that include all basic insurance, as well as a free SJO Airport Shuttle transport for all week long rentals, offering you the best of both options. This is a unique service that saves our clients the hassle of needing to take a taxi from the airport to a nearby car rental agency and then navigate the roads to get to Esterillos on your own. These companies are fairly priced and will pick you up at the airport and take you straight to Jaco Beach to drop off the driver then you can drive yourselves the rest of the way to your rental home as from there it’s only 20 minutes to our homes.
Please see our site link below for rates and info.
Note: Rental cars and shuttles book up REALLY quickly so please let us know ASAP and we would love to set it up for your convenience at our preferred client discounted rate.
Do you offer Tour and Activity planning Services?
YES!!! Our Home Managers are available and would love to help you plan your Special Event and also coordinate Tours for you during you stay with us!
Please view our
EVENTS PAGE and ACTIVITIES PAGE
for more information!
Please view our
EVENTS PAGE and ACTIVITIES PAGE
for more information!
Do you offer in Home Dining Services?
We want to make your stay in our homes easy and relaxing no planning meals, doing dishes, or grocery shopping! We would love to offer you a range of dining options from food and beverage stocking and cooked meal deliveries,
to all included Full Service in home Chefs for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!
Please click to view or Dining Page for more information as well as this link for our sample 8 day all inclusive menu ideas:
8 Day All inclusive Menu
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PVC Personal Chef Options:
Pura Vida Casas would like to make you vacation planning easy while still offering flexibility and customization to your Dining Experience. We have created 2 customizable menus for you to select items from. Our Costa Rican Experience Menu offers our more budget minded guests the chance to experience all the local colors and flavors unique to Costa Rica while allowing you to enjoy some classic dishes from back home. For those seeking a truly Exotic and Unforgeable dining experience, we offer our International Gourmet Menu which is a fusion of Costa Rican and Globally inspired dishes.
Budgeting for your Meal Plan:
Flat Rate Service Charge for desired # of meals (2-10 pax*)
+
Groceries Rate (estimate is based on which menu is selected)
= Your Custom Dining Experience!
Please check out our dining charts and menus below for approximate rates and information about our different dining plans. For exact quotes please email us @ [email protected] to get started on planning your custom dining experience!
* Extra adults over 10 add $10 per pax, children 12 and under no additional service charge they will just effect grocery costs
to all included Full Service in home Chefs for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!
Please click to view or Dining Page for more information as well as this link for our sample 8 day all inclusive menu ideas:
8 Day All inclusive Menu
.
PVC Personal Chef Options:
Pura Vida Casas would like to make you vacation planning easy while still offering flexibility and customization to your Dining Experience. We have created 2 customizable menus for you to select items from. Our Costa Rican Experience Menu offers our more budget minded guests the chance to experience all the local colors and flavors unique to Costa Rica while allowing you to enjoy some classic dishes from back home. For those seeking a truly Exotic and Unforgeable dining experience, we offer our International Gourmet Menu which is a fusion of Costa Rican and Globally inspired dishes.
Budgeting for your Meal Plan:
Flat Rate Service Charge for desired # of meals (2-10 pax*)
+
Groceries Rate (estimate is based on which menu is selected)
= Your Custom Dining Experience!
Please check out our dining charts and menus below for approximate rates and information about our different dining plans. For exact quotes please email us @ [email protected] to get started on planning your custom dining experience!
* Extra adults over 10 add $10 per pax, children 12 and under no additional service charge they will just effect grocery costs
Do the homes have WIFI?
YES!!! Each of the 4 BR Hill top Villas has FIBER OPTIC Wireless internet.
It is perfect for all streaming and normal Wifi as well as Working and Schooling remotely. We have routers on the 1st and 2nd floors to ensure signal throughout the home.
For our Business retreat groups we can upgrade to even faster (only available with FO) for your stay please contact us to chat about options. Our standard speed tests show 50mb consistently but speeds can be increased to 200 as needed for large working groups.
Casa Tucana has a direct Cable connection. The signal is very good and perfect for for streaming email and general internet usage.
It is perfect for all streaming and normal Wifi as well as Working and Schooling remotely. We have routers on the 1st and 2nd floors to ensure signal throughout the home.
For our Business retreat groups we can upgrade to even faster (only available with FO) for your stay please contact us to chat about options. Our standard speed tests show 50mb consistently but speeds can be increased to 200 as needed for large working groups.
Casa Tucana has a direct Cable connection. The signal is very good and perfect for for streaming email and general internet usage.
Do the homes have a phone number for making international & Local Calls?
In order to make the your vacation smooth, relaxing, and tons of fun, we require our guests to be reachable by a personal cell phone. That way you can have clear communication with us, your property managers at all times incase of any problems with the home or in an emergency situation. Your comfort and safety our our primary concerns. It also makes it much more easy and possible to facilitate the coordination of Activities and of Tours for you. Even if we put a schedule together prior to your trip, there are always last minute changes with whether or the need for directions while your en-route to your destination that a cell phone helps to minimize any frustration on your vacation.
In short, having a cell phone helps avoid so many potential problems and makes your time with us so much better that WE REQUIRE all of our guests to have at least one that functions for both calls in and calls out while in Costa Rica.
Our homes are NOT connected to a land line so you will need to do one of the following options for making calls:
Bring an Unlocked Phone with 3G access
Often our clients will talk to their carrier prior to their trip about getting a temporary international plan. Most companies in. the US seem to offer a daily rate plan ~$10 per day so you can use your phone as normal when abroad this is what we recommend.
However, If you have an unlocked iPhone or smart phone, when you arrive you can go to ICE (our main Cellphone company here) at the airport and purchase a prepaid Costa Rican SIM Card. This too can be complicated though as it depends on what kind of unlocking system you used. Just because the phone is unlocked doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for a Costa Rica SIM, it has to be properly unlocked to be compatible please talk with your specific provider and phone manufacturer for details on this.
Make International Calls on your Computer, Tablet or Smart Phone Through Skype & Face time
For guests traveling with a Computer Tablet or Smartphone this method may allow you to make very low cost international calls using your device connected to the homes WiFi. It cost roughly 10 cents/ minute to make international calls. (computers tables & iPhone's work best or Dual Mode Blackberrys).
If you decide to go this route and need to install Skype:
1) Go to Skype.com http://Skype.com on your computer and install the software and establish an account and add money on it.
2) Download the Skype App on your SmartPhone and then establish your account on it.
3) When on a wireless network, use the Skype App to dial to ground lines and connect calls *When powering on your cell phone internationally, make sure to TURN OFF ROAMING.
Of course, if you decide to go with either of the options 2-4, and they end up not working once you are here for whatever reason, we have cell phones on hand and can get you one upon check-in on the first day of your stay with us.
In short, having a cell phone helps avoid so many potential problems and makes your time with us so much better that WE REQUIRE all of our guests to have at least one that functions for both calls in and calls out while in Costa Rica.
Our homes are NOT connected to a land line so you will need to do one of the following options for making calls:
Bring an Unlocked Phone with 3G access
Often our clients will talk to their carrier prior to their trip about getting a temporary international plan. Most companies in. the US seem to offer a daily rate plan ~$10 per day so you can use your phone as normal when abroad this is what we recommend.
However, If you have an unlocked iPhone or smart phone, when you arrive you can go to ICE (our main Cellphone company here) at the airport and purchase a prepaid Costa Rican SIM Card. This too can be complicated though as it depends on what kind of unlocking system you used. Just because the phone is unlocked doesn’t necessarily mean it will work for a Costa Rica SIM, it has to be properly unlocked to be compatible please talk with your specific provider and phone manufacturer for details on this.
Make International Calls on your Computer, Tablet or Smart Phone Through Skype & Face time
For guests traveling with a Computer Tablet or Smartphone this method may allow you to make very low cost international calls using your device connected to the homes WiFi. It cost roughly 10 cents/ minute to make international calls. (computers tables & iPhone's work best or Dual Mode Blackberrys).
If you decide to go this route and need to install Skype:
1) Go to Skype.com http://Skype.com on your computer and install the software and establish an account and add money on it.
2) Download the Skype App on your SmartPhone and then establish your account on it.
3) When on a wireless network, use the Skype App to dial to ground lines and connect calls *When powering on your cell phone internationally, make sure to TURN OFF ROAMING.
Of course, if you decide to go with either of the options 2-4, and they end up not working once you are here for whatever reason, we have cell phones on hand and can get you one upon check-in on the first day of your stay with us.
How do I make a reservation?
To make a reservation please connect with us through our Contact form on the site or click HERE.
What is your Deposit to reserve the dates?
We require a 50% non refundable deposit at the time of booking to reserve your dates.
We also require you to either sign our online contract or print out our PDF version then sign print and scan back to us for reservation conformation.
We also require you to either sign our online contract or print out our PDF version then sign print and scan back to us for reservation conformation.
What if we can't make our trip?
We understand life happens and in the rare cases where your group is un able to attend for the reserved dates with us we do not offer any refund on already processed payments but we do offer credit for a future stay with us depending on how far in advance the cancelation happens. All credits must be redeemed within 1 calendar year of the original booked date and are subject to changes in nightly rates per the current rate of the new dates selected.
Cancelation up to 120 days before the reserved date = Full credit for future stay
Cancelations up to 60 days before the reserved date = 50% credit
Cancelation up to 120 days before the reserved date = Full credit for future stay
Cancelations up to 60 days before the reserved date = 50% credit
What are my Payment Options?
We accept several forms of payment
We can receive Credit Card payments through our online payment system. Please be aware all CC payments have a 3% service fee added to the total.
We also have a "no fee" option to pay via direct deposit through a quickbooks link that we will send to you or also via wire for our clients outside the USA or Costa Rica.
If an additional option works for you we are willing to discuss this so please please contact our booking representative to talk about these alternate options.
We can receive Credit Card payments through our online payment system. Please be aware all CC payments have a 3% service fee added to the total.
We also have a "no fee" option to pay via direct deposit through a quickbooks link that we will send to you or also via wire for our clients outside the USA or Costa Rica.
If an additional option works for you we are willing to discuss this so please please contact our booking representative to talk about these alternate options.
Do you have a Security Deposit?
We do not take a Security Deposit in Cash but we do require on our Check in document to take down 1 CC number per home incase of any incidentals. If something were to be broken or damaged during your stay with us this would be the card to be charged for such things. Any charges would be discussed with the guest prior to check out or by phone and email if something was discovered post checkout.
What is your Check in Procedure?
Check in Procedure
- Checkin time: Your Villa will be ready any time after 3:00 pm (we need this time to proved the deep cleaning necessary between guests) unless you have a pre approved early checkin time. Early checkin and late check out is available but is per availability and be confirmed the day before your arrival. Once you are on the road please message us at our CR number +506 8304-8474 so we can be ready for you incase you are delayed on the drive.
- Keys & Arrival: We offer self check via our door codes (which we will send the day before checkin) or pending availability we can personally checking with our onsite care taker or manager. Our on-site care takers Janet and her Husband Donald (they live in the apartment next to Villa 2 above the garage) will be there to assist and answer any questions you may have. We are also always available to assist should you need us via whats app or phone.
- Cleaning: Cleaning & the Safety of our guests is a top priority and we are following the Health Ministries recommendations for the sanitation during this time. Your home will be give to you clean and in order and should you desire to have daily cleaning services our cleaning team are available for you for $3 per hour to be directly to the girls in cash. Please let us know in advance if you would like to have them so we can coordinate that for you so you can relax and enjoy your stay with us!
- Electrical Allotment & Meter Reading: Our caretakers will take a meter reading for you upon checkin since your rental comes with a daily allotment which is sufficient to cover normal use of the home and minimal use of the ac for sleeping only (8pm-8am). The home is designed to stay fresh naturally and the hill top has beautiful natural breeze most all of the day and at night. The home has many fans and also has screens on the windows and doors so you can keep things open and stay cool naturally! If you choose to use more AC in the day time it will go over the daily allotment and for this we charge per KW over the included 50KW per night .70$ USD per KW exceeding the limit. We do not do this to make money only to cover our costs as the electrical is very high in CR and these are very large homes and due to our current promotional rates we have to cover our costs if guests wish to use more electrical. Our groups that use the AC more liberally end up paying around $50-$60 per night extra per home just to give you an idea of the costs if you choose to use more the Central AC system .
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What is the Check in Time?
Your house will be ready for you to check in after 3:00 pm.
**PLEASE ARRANGE AHEAD-OF-TIME FOR EARLY Check-IN times.
We will do our best to accommodate you but sometimes it is not possible due to same day bookings. In most cases though we can arrange for you to drop off luggage at the home and then you can be free to go to the beach or a local restaurant till the home is ready.
For late check-ins, please make arrangements with us prior. If we are unable to meet with you, we will provide you with the Key Code which is located at the front door of each house so you can access the home. in this case we will meet you at the house the next morning and do the standard check-in then.
**PLEASE ARRANGE AHEAD-OF-TIME FOR EARLY Check-IN times.
We will do our best to accommodate you but sometimes it is not possible due to same day bookings. In most cases though we can arrange for you to drop off luggage at the home and then you can be free to go to the beach or a local restaurant till the home is ready.
For late check-ins, please make arrangements with us prior. If we are unable to meet with you, we will provide you with the Key Code which is located at the front door of each house so you can access the home. in this case we will meet you at the house the next morning and do the standard check-in then.
What is your Checkout Time & Procedure?
CHECK-OUT : 10AM
Inform the manager as soon as possible when you plan on checking out.
He or she can help you with making arrangements to get back to the airport or answer any questions you have about scheduling. Our standard check-out is by 10am, however if you need a later check out please arrange this ahead with the manager. We are happy to accommodate you if possible.
If you are enjoying your time with us and would like and are able to extend your stay to be able to do and see more of all the central pacific coast has to offer, or perhaps just want a few extra days to relax, let the manager know. Sometimes our guests have plans to travel to other parts of Costa Rica for their vacation but end up enjoying the home so much and realize there is so much more to do and see that they allotted time for in the coastal region, that its not uncommon for guests to want to stay a little longer. If your interested in extending your time with us for any length of time, talk to the manager and about your options and pricing. If the home is available, we will be happy to offer it to you at a significant discounted rate (as much as half off potentially),
Another common situation is when our guests have made plans to fly out of Costa Rica the next day, they make plans to find a last minute cheap hotel in San Jose near the airport. The only problem with this plan is the hotels around the airport are not exactly cheap, and often we can give you a significant discount as an incentive to stay an extra night with us and enjoy to the fullest your last full day of vacation. Why throw your entire day
away packing up all your bags to check out by 10 am the day before you leave, only to go straight to a hotel in San Jose where you will have to unload all your bags into the hotel room, if you have all ready dropped your rental car off or if you used a shuttle service, you will be stuck the entire day in a boring hotel. When our clients realize that our homes are less than 2 hours away from the airport, most opt for leaving early in the morning the next day, even if you have a early flight. And getting an early morning shuttle service is no problem either. There obviously are so many variables to take into account but we can help you think through it all in order to help you maximize your vacation time. Setting this all up prior as we discuss the dates you will be staying with us is ideal, but we will be able to help you out with last minute changes to your itinerary plan as well.
If you are leaving before 6 am in the morning, inform the manager as soon as possible and he will meet with you the night prior to walk through the check-out process at that time. In this case we would have you still set the alarm with the remote control, but have you leave the 2 sets of keys/ remotes inside the home and have you lock the house with the combo lockbox by the front door. Please make sure you return the key to the lock box before leaving!
On the day of your checkout please do the following:
LAUNDRY:
Leave BEDS UNMADE. Take all beach and bath towels to the laundry room. If you can, start a load of towels as they take a long time to dry. We appreciate it if you can hang used wet towels up so they can dry rather than bundling them up on the ground.
DISHES:
Run the DISHWASHER and return dishes to their proper place
(Note: if you rented both houses, please return items to their proper house to avoid being charged for missing items.) Please let us know if any dishes were broken during your stay with us so that we can replace them.
CLEANING AND TRASH:
Don’t be to concerned with doing a deep thorough cleaning in the home, though a quick cleaning is appreciated to keep the house in better shape and avoid insect infestation. Any food or drink that is still good, even if partially used, please keep it in the fridge. When the maids come to clean after your check-out, they often appreciate being able to take it for them and their families and view it as an informal tip for their services. If they don’t want it, they will discard it for you and clean the fridge.
Please take kitchen TRASH in a trash bag to the garbage can on the street to avoid insect infestation. You can put all recyclable materials in a separate bag and set it outside in the driveway. The manager will take it to the recycling center for you so that way we can do our part to keep Costa Rica Green.
SAFE:
Make sure you’re not leaving valuables in the safe. Please LEAVE SAFES OPEN for our next guests and return the keys to the manager at the end of your stay.
TURN OFF
LIGHTS, FANS & ALL A/C Units!
LOCK
ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS
with dead bolt Leave key in the lockbox.
Give 2 Key Sets to Manager. DO NOT LEAVE ANY KEYS IN THE HOUSE unless directed to do so by manager.
MANAGER HOME INSPECTION
Before you leave, unless otherwise directed, the manager will walk through the home with you to do an inspection and a inventory assessment. If you had anything go wrong, not work or any recommendations for the homes, we would love to get your feedback. Please inform the manger of any problems or of anything that needs repair or replacing, whether the guest is at fault or not, this way we can make sure all problems are remedied for our next clients.
If their is any broken or missing items as a result of guests misuse, the manager will make note of it on the Check in Document and will inform the guest what the fair cost to replace or repair the item will be. This will be charged to the Credit Card listed on the Check in Document. All notes shall be made on the check in contract itself and will be authorized by the guest and manager.Please note: The manager will follow through with the transaction with in three business days of check out. If the client would prefer to pay cash to replace the missing or broken item, this would be preferred by the manager as well and the card number will be deleted from the contract. All this being said and for your peace of mind, we will be completely fair, upfront and honest with the hope of returning the full security deposit to you with out problems. We appreciate your cooperation in this as well as we seek to make our homes as enjoyable as possible for all of our future guests.
Once the check-out process is done, the manager and guest will sign the contract acknowledging everything is in order for a peaceful departure.
SERVICE TIPS: TIPS for cleaning ladies & guards, though not required are much appreciated.
Inform the manager as soon as possible when you plan on checking out.
He or she can help you with making arrangements to get back to the airport or answer any questions you have about scheduling. Our standard check-out is by 10am, however if you need a later check out please arrange this ahead with the manager. We are happy to accommodate you if possible.
If you are enjoying your time with us and would like and are able to extend your stay to be able to do and see more of all the central pacific coast has to offer, or perhaps just want a few extra days to relax, let the manager know. Sometimes our guests have plans to travel to other parts of Costa Rica for their vacation but end up enjoying the home so much and realize there is so much more to do and see that they allotted time for in the coastal region, that its not uncommon for guests to want to stay a little longer. If your interested in extending your time with us for any length of time, talk to the manager and about your options and pricing. If the home is available, we will be happy to offer it to you at a significant discounted rate (as much as half off potentially),
Another common situation is when our guests have made plans to fly out of Costa Rica the next day, they make plans to find a last minute cheap hotel in San Jose near the airport. The only problem with this plan is the hotels around the airport are not exactly cheap, and often we can give you a significant discount as an incentive to stay an extra night with us and enjoy to the fullest your last full day of vacation. Why throw your entire day
away packing up all your bags to check out by 10 am the day before you leave, only to go straight to a hotel in San Jose where you will have to unload all your bags into the hotel room, if you have all ready dropped your rental car off or if you used a shuttle service, you will be stuck the entire day in a boring hotel. When our clients realize that our homes are less than 2 hours away from the airport, most opt for leaving early in the morning the next day, even if you have a early flight. And getting an early morning shuttle service is no problem either. There obviously are so many variables to take into account but we can help you think through it all in order to help you maximize your vacation time. Setting this all up prior as we discuss the dates you will be staying with us is ideal, but we will be able to help you out with last minute changes to your itinerary plan as well.
If you are leaving before 6 am in the morning, inform the manager as soon as possible and he will meet with you the night prior to walk through the check-out process at that time. In this case we would have you still set the alarm with the remote control, but have you leave the 2 sets of keys/ remotes inside the home and have you lock the house with the combo lockbox by the front door. Please make sure you return the key to the lock box before leaving!
On the day of your checkout please do the following:
LAUNDRY:
Leave BEDS UNMADE. Take all beach and bath towels to the laundry room. If you can, start a load of towels as they take a long time to dry. We appreciate it if you can hang used wet towels up so they can dry rather than bundling them up on the ground.
DISHES:
Run the DISHWASHER and return dishes to their proper place
(Note: if you rented both houses, please return items to their proper house to avoid being charged for missing items.) Please let us know if any dishes were broken during your stay with us so that we can replace them.
CLEANING AND TRASH:
Don’t be to concerned with doing a deep thorough cleaning in the home, though a quick cleaning is appreciated to keep the house in better shape and avoid insect infestation. Any food or drink that is still good, even if partially used, please keep it in the fridge. When the maids come to clean after your check-out, they often appreciate being able to take it for them and their families and view it as an informal tip for their services. If they don’t want it, they will discard it for you and clean the fridge.
Please take kitchen TRASH in a trash bag to the garbage can on the street to avoid insect infestation. You can put all recyclable materials in a separate bag and set it outside in the driveway. The manager will take it to the recycling center for you so that way we can do our part to keep Costa Rica Green.
SAFE:
Make sure you’re not leaving valuables in the safe. Please LEAVE SAFES OPEN for our next guests and return the keys to the manager at the end of your stay.
TURN OFF
LIGHTS, FANS & ALL A/C Units!
LOCK
ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS
with dead bolt Leave key in the lockbox.
Give 2 Key Sets to Manager. DO NOT LEAVE ANY KEYS IN THE HOUSE unless directed to do so by manager.
MANAGER HOME INSPECTION
Before you leave, unless otherwise directed, the manager will walk through the home with you to do an inspection and a inventory assessment. If you had anything go wrong, not work or any recommendations for the homes, we would love to get your feedback. Please inform the manger of any problems or of anything that needs repair or replacing, whether the guest is at fault or not, this way we can make sure all problems are remedied for our next clients.
If their is any broken or missing items as a result of guests misuse, the manager will make note of it on the Check in Document and will inform the guest what the fair cost to replace or repair the item will be. This will be charged to the Credit Card listed on the Check in Document. All notes shall be made on the check in contract itself and will be authorized by the guest and manager.Please note: The manager will follow through with the transaction with in three business days of check out. If the client would prefer to pay cash to replace the missing or broken item, this would be preferred by the manager as well and the card number will be deleted from the contract. All this being said and for your peace of mind, we will be completely fair, upfront and honest with the hope of returning the full security deposit to you with out problems. We appreciate your cooperation in this as well as we seek to make our homes as enjoyable as possible for all of our future guests.
Once the check-out process is done, the manager and guest will sign the contract acknowledging everything is in order for a peaceful departure.
SERVICE TIPS: TIPS for cleaning ladies & guards, though not required are much appreciated.
Do the homes Have AC?
Yes our homes are Equipped with AC.
Casa Tucana has individual AC units in all bedrooms and now the living area.
Del Pacifico Estate (AZUL, OCEANA, & EXOTICA) have whole house Central AC controlled from one control for the downstairs and one from the upstairs.
However, our homes have been designed "GREEN". They enjoy fresh breezes most of the day and you might only need the A/C for about an hour or so in the late afternoon when the breezes die down. Each room has ceiling fans and screens on windows so you can open them even at night with out worrying about insects.
Electricity rates are outrageously expensive in Costa Rica and have reached $2,000/month per house!!!!)
Using the A/C can also be NOISY. Who wants to hear that loud buzz while relaxing in this most beautiful setting.
Come to value as we do the symphonic noises of the jungle.
ONLY USE THE A/C WHEN ABSOLUTELY NEEDED!
SET THERMOSTAT AT 80F
This may seem high, but you’ll find that it is comfortable and lets you adapt to the outdoors.
PLEASE CLOSE ALL DOORS & WINDOWS WHEN USING the A/C and
ALWAYS TURN A/C OFF WHEN LEAVING THE HOUSE!
Thank you, we appreciate your cooperation to help us keep our costs down and use less energy!
Casa Tucana has individual AC units in all bedrooms and now the living area.
Del Pacifico Estate (AZUL, OCEANA, & EXOTICA) have whole house Central AC controlled from one control for the downstairs and one from the upstairs.
However, our homes have been designed "GREEN". They enjoy fresh breezes most of the day and you might only need the A/C for about an hour or so in the late afternoon when the breezes die down. Each room has ceiling fans and screens on windows so you can open them even at night with out worrying about insects.
Electricity rates are outrageously expensive in Costa Rica and have reached $2,000/month per house!!!!)
Using the A/C can also be NOISY. Who wants to hear that loud buzz while relaxing in this most beautiful setting.
Come to value as we do the symphonic noises of the jungle.
ONLY USE THE A/C WHEN ABSOLUTELY NEEDED!
SET THERMOSTAT AT 80F
This may seem high, but you’ll find that it is comfortable and lets you adapt to the outdoors.
PLEASE CLOSE ALL DOORS & WINDOWS WHEN USING the A/C and
ALWAYS TURN A/C OFF WHEN LEAVING THE HOUSE!
Thank you, we appreciate your cooperation to help us keep our costs down and use less energy!
What is your Electrical Usage Policy?
Being that Electricity is very expensive in Costa Rica and that we want our guests to be conscious, we have an Electrical allotment for each home per day. Each home is allotted a specific daily amount (50 watts for Tucana and 60 watts per day for the Del Pacifico Estate homes) which is included on the rental rate. This will allow your group to enjoy the home for normal usage such as cooking, lights, laundry, and conservative usage of the AC when needed. If you decide that you would like to exceed this included amount you can choose to do so but will be charged for the overtures at $.49 cents (USD) per watt over the allotted 60 per day.
We will take a meeter reading at your check in and show you the location of the meter so you can monitor it yourself. We then will take a reading at checkout and let you know of any excess watts. This can be paid in Cash at the time of checkout.
Here is an example for you:
Check in meter reading: 12345
1 home for 7 nights you would be allotted 70 watts per night x 7 nights for a total of 490 watts of usage during your stay for free.
Allotted Meter reeding : 12345 + 490= 12835 included in your rate
Any amount over this will be charged to the renter.
If you are renting more then one home and one home goes over the allotted wattage and the other goes under the allotted we will count the usage as a total and allow for roll over between homes.
We will take a meeter reading at your check in and show you the location of the meter so you can monitor it yourself. We then will take a reading at checkout and let you know of any excess watts. This can be paid in Cash at the time of checkout.
Here is an example for you:
Check in meter reading: 12345
1 home for 7 nights you would be allotted 70 watts per night x 7 nights for a total of 490 watts of usage during your stay for free.
Allotted Meter reeding : 12345 + 490= 12835 included in your rate
Any amount over this will be charged to the renter.
If you are renting more then one home and one home goes over the allotted wattage and the other goes under the allotted we will count the usage as a total and allow for roll over between homes.
Do we need power converters in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica uses the same outlets as in the USA the 2 or 3 prong 120V type. No need for adapters if your things are made for use in the USA.
Are their Hair Dryers and Personal Hygiene Use Hospitality provided?
We have Hair Dryers provided for you as well as personal hand soaps in all the bathrooms. Currently we do not provide other personal Hygiene items so you will need to bring your own.
Are there Safes to store valuables in the homes?
A guest safe is provided for your convenience and security at each home generally located in the master bedroom.
We have both combination safes that you enter your own private code, as well as safes that open with a key in both Casa Oceana and Exotica and CIELO AZUL. The safe at Tucana is a operated with a key that is attached to the key ring for the front doors. Please keep track of your keys, if they are lost there is a fee to get the safe open and a new key made. Lock your valuables away when you leave the home. At check out, please leave all the safes open for our next guests to set their own combinations.
We have both combination safes that you enter your own private code, as well as safes that open with a key in both Casa Oceana and Exotica and CIELO AZUL. The safe at Tucana is a operated with a key that is attached to the key ring for the front doors. Please keep track of your keys, if they are lost there is a fee to get the safe open and a new key made. Lock your valuables away when you leave the home. At check out, please leave all the safes open for our next guests to set their own combinations.
Do you need to Exchange for Local Currency or can you use US Dollars?
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No need to change your US Dollars. They are accepted everywhere however they will always give you the change in Colones). If you want to get a better rate, we recommend you exchange your money at the bank in Jaco or get local change at the grocery store. The exchange rate is around 600 Colones = ~ $1.
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Do you offer Child Care services?
If you are bringing the kids but want to step away for a romantic evening or there are some tours that you just would love to do but can’t because your kids are too young, we would love to provide you with in-home child care. We have several local ladies with many years as nanny who would love to provide you with either a few hours of extra help or full day services during your stay!
We would love to enable you to step away for a day or evening to have a little time to yourselves.
Please don’t hesitate to ask and we can custom it into your trip.
We would love to enable you to step away for a day or evening to have a little time to yourselves.
Please don’t hesitate to ask and we can custom it into your trip.
What are the nearest Emergency Medical Options?
Costa Rica has great health care and should you require medial attention during your stay there are several options available for you.
Fist you can start by calling 911 if it is an emergency and you need an ambulance.
For basic medications and supplies you can visit most any pharmacy there are several in Jaco & Parrita and tell them your symptoms and they can provide you treatments for common prescription medications such as antibiotics, pain killers, flu and cold medicine etc.
If you need further assistance and have the ability to drive the person there are several options for you.
Also here is a link to a very educational blog post on medical services available here in Costa Rica:
http://www.findyourcostarica.com/taking-your-kid-to-the-doctor-in-costa-rica/
1) Parrita Medical Clinic: 10 min drive
At the Government Run Parrita Clinic, they can service medical emergencies such as cuts, burns, medical diagnosis and prescription for antibiotics etc.
For larger scale Emergencies (broken bones, operations etc.) please see options number 2 and 3.
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
2) Quepos Hospital: 50 min drive
This Government Hospital is them main one for the region and here they can take car of most all major medical needs.
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
3) CIMA Private International Hospital: 1 hr 45min drive
This Hospital offers private services with Cash pay to clients. They have all types of DRs able to provide top quality medical services
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
4) Clinica MIMI Jaco Dr. Salgado 23 min drive
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
Clinica MIMI is a private run clinic in Jaco and they offer many services such as basic family medical care, x-ray and more.
Fist you can start by calling 911 if it is an emergency and you need an ambulance.
For basic medications and supplies you can visit most any pharmacy there are several in Jaco & Parrita and tell them your symptoms and they can provide you treatments for common prescription medications such as antibiotics, pain killers, flu and cold medicine etc.
If you need further assistance and have the ability to drive the person there are several options for you.
Also here is a link to a very educational blog post on medical services available here in Costa Rica:
http://www.findyourcostarica.com/taking-your-kid-to-the-doctor-in-costa-rica/
1) Parrita Medical Clinic: 10 min drive
At the Government Run Parrita Clinic, they can service medical emergencies such as cuts, burns, medical diagnosis and prescription for antibiotics etc.
For larger scale Emergencies (broken bones, operations etc.) please see options number 2 and 3.
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
2) Quepos Hospital: 50 min drive
This Government Hospital is them main one for the region and here they can take car of most all major medical needs.
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
3) CIMA Private International Hospital: 1 hr 45min drive
This Hospital offers private services with Cash pay to clients. They have all types of DRs able to provide top quality medical services
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
4) Clinica MIMI Jaco Dr. Salgado 23 min drive
Link to Google Maps Directions HERE
Clinica MIMI is a private run clinic in Jaco and they offer many services such as basic family medical care, x-ray and more.
What are my Local Grocery Shopping Options?
For those that would like to have more of a do it yourself experience i.e.: shopping for your own groceries and cooking meals at home, there is a small Local Supermarket in Esterillos Oeste that sells most basic items called Super Sol.
However, for larger and more specific brand name shopping we recommend the “Max X Menos” store on the frontage main road in Jaco Beach about 100 Meters South of Banco National or There is "Maxi Pali" right off the Highway in Jaco. There is also “Auto Mercado” in Herradura which has many specialty items and is on your left hand side 5 minutes north of Jaco Beach.
If you are spending the day down south in Manuel Antonio area, there are grocery stores in both Parrita (15-20 minutes south) or on the highway right outside of Quepos (30 minutes).
You also have plenty of stores along the way to also get food and beverages.
If you have a rental car your first day, you may want to stop at a grocery store in Jaco prior to checking in if you would like to avoid having to drive back to Jaco 20 -30 minutes away.
However, for larger and more specific brand name shopping we recommend the “Max X Menos” store on the frontage main road in Jaco Beach about 100 Meters South of Banco National or There is "Maxi Pali" right off the Highway in Jaco. There is also “Auto Mercado” in Herradura which has many specialty items and is on your left hand side 5 minutes north of Jaco Beach.
If you are spending the day down south in Manuel Antonio area, there are grocery stores in both Parrita (15-20 minutes south) or on the highway right outside of Quepos (30 minutes).
You also have plenty of stores along the way to also get food and beverages.
If you have a rental car your first day, you may want to stop at a grocery store in Jaco prior to checking in if you would like to avoid having to drive back to Jaco 20 -30 minutes away.
Do you offer Grocery Stocking Services?
Yes we do!!
Many of our Guest opt for an all inclusive type of service while others like to have a combination of these these services, offering them the flexibility of going out for a few dinners to enjoy the local vibe and culture as well as fully enjoying the comfort and privacy of our homes. Whether you choose to do it your self, have partial or all inclusive food service, we know you will be well fed while you are staying with us!
If you are wanting to have it easy and arrive to a home full of your favorite foods we do offer a personalized GROCERY & BEVERAGE stocking service. Often the food service is appreciated as a first day service to enable you to settle in and rest in your home after a long day of travel rather than rushing back to Jaco for food. We have a form under the Dining link on our site for you to use to put together a shopping list that you can fill out. We will make sure we communicate with you prior to ensure you have everything you want for the first day or even length of your stay with us. Often when our clients are only here for a few days they don’t want to waste any of their vacation time in a grocery store.
Let us know if we can help you out with this for a 20% service fee on top of the grocery bill.
Many of our Guest opt for an all inclusive type of service while others like to have a combination of these these services, offering them the flexibility of going out for a few dinners to enjoy the local vibe and culture as well as fully enjoying the comfort and privacy of our homes. Whether you choose to do it your self, have partial or all inclusive food service, we know you will be well fed while you are staying with us!
If you are wanting to have it easy and arrive to a home full of your favorite foods we do offer a personalized GROCERY & BEVERAGE stocking service. Often the food service is appreciated as a first day service to enable you to settle in and rest in your home after a long day of travel rather than rushing back to Jaco for food. We have a form under the Dining link on our site for you to use to put together a shopping list that you can fill out. We will make sure we communicate with you prior to ensure you have everything you want for the first day or even length of your stay with us. Often when our clients are only here for a few days they don’t want to waste any of their vacation time in a grocery store.
Let us know if we can help you out with this for a 20% service fee on top of the grocery bill.
Are there local Restaurants close to the homes?
One of the fun things about traveling is getting out and experiencing the culture. Going out to eat is a fun way to learn more about Costa Rica and it’s people. There is a restaurant that’s right for every diet and every budget so we hope you will enjoy the different flavors of “Pura Vida” from simple and healthy local cuisine found at Soda’s, to 4 and 5 star dining experiences. We try to give you a bit of both in our recommendations.
Esterillos Restaurant Recommendations:
The Esterillos and Surrounding area has many local restaurants to choose from while you are staying with us. Many of these can be viewed on our site on the locations page where we have local are maps and in the driving directions sections of this packet. Some of our local favorites include:
Los Almendros: (5-10 min) $$
Thai & Typical Costa Rican Fusion (a local favorite)
Head down the main road in Esterillos Oeste till you come to the only turnable street on your left hand side (if you pass Super Sol you have gone to far). Turn left and head 300 meters till you reach the surf board sign for the restaurant on your left. http://www.losalmendrosrestaurant.com/
Pelican Restaurant: (5-10 min) $$ Typical Costa Rican & Italian
http://www.pelicanbeachfronthotel.com
Alma Del Pacifico Pavilion Restaurant: (5 min) $$
Romantic Palapa top Dining: All types of food
Head towards Esterillos Centro (turn right from Tucana and left from Del Pacifico on the Costanera). Head down the dirt road at Esterillos Centro till it dead ends then take a right and keep going 300 meters till you see the hotel on your left (beach side). http://www.almadelpacifico.com/dining.php.
Restaurant Playa Bejuco: (5min) $$
Casual dining all types of food
Head South on the Costanera till you reach the road to Playa Bejuco then take a right. Head down the road 500 meters till you are almost to the beach you will see the hotel and restaurant on your left. http://www.hotelplayabejuco.com/dining.php
El Barco (Esterillos Oeste) $
Vladimir restored a 90-year old Portuguese Galleon. Call ahead. Ask
for his specialty: Chili Rellenos, 2778-7338 Surrounding Area Restaurant Recommendations:
If you are up for the beautiful 20 min drive to Jaco Beach or Manuel Antonio areas, there are many wonderful restaurants with great variety. A few of our favorites include:
North
Villa Caletas Restaurant: (40 min) $$$
AMAZING SUNSET Views!!!
Drive north past Jaco beach another 10 minutes. You will go up a hill and right before the top you will see the sign on your left. Continue up the ridge road till you get to the hotel on the right. The view and architecture of this place make it worth every penny. A family favorite for special occasions.
http://www.hotelvillacaletas.com/anfiteatro
Grafffiti: (Jaco 20 min) $$$
Graffiti Restro Cafe and Wine Bar is a 60 seat Funky, Comfortable Bistro style Restaurant with a Blackboard menu that changes daily with the local availability of the freshest products, Fruits, Vegetable, Seafood and Meats. We pride ourselves in the Slow Food movement and maintain by using local fresh, healthy and sustainable products from the region. We have no rules or boundaries when it comes to our food and our ambiance is just as eclectic. We are off the main track and a little difficult to find on purpose.
(PVC personal favorite place for a really special dinner out!)
Our concept is to appeal to anyone with a fine palette for food and drink in a comfortable, climate controlled, safe and intimate setting. In addition to being a place of fine attention and gourmet gastronomy, Graffiti is a place that boasts Costa Rican Street culture and art.
This restaurant books up fast so you will need a reservation!
http://www.graffiticr.com/
The Green Room: (Jaco 15 min) $$
Laid back casual artisan restaurant in the heart of Jaco Beach. They serve upscale comfort, and gourmet food without all the fuss of fine dining. They work with several organic farms, and artisan food producers in our area and throughout the country. They combine these local flavors with international cooking techniques to bring you a truly unique dining experience. Everything served at the Green Room is made fresh with the best ingredients our country has to offer! Sometimes it takes a little longer, but we hope that if you have taken the time to join us you'll appreciate having your food prepared to order. If you're in Jaco, come by...relax and enjoy some great food in our laid back dinning room or in the garden....stay for some live music, bar games, or just to chat! We have live music every Friday with local and visiting musicians....as well as specials every day, and evening. We serve brunch, lunch, and dinner six days a week for dine-in, take out, or delivery...and also have a full bar and weekly artisan cocktail specials. So if you want a break from the usual Jaco tourist traps, come by for a visit...hope to see you soon, PURA VIDA!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309271-d3835245-Reviews-Green_Room-Jaco_Province_of_Puntarenas.html
Taco Bar: (Jaco 15 min) $
Tasty Affordable $3 Breakfast, Tacos, Smoothies & all you can eat Salad Bar Head down the main street in Jaco beach till you get to Pops ice cream then take a right. Go up that street about 10 meters you will see the restaurant on your left.
http://www.tacobar.info/
Caliches Wishbone Restaurant: (Jaco 15 min) $$
Great Food!!: we recommend the Pizza, Wish Bone Pita & Tuna Poke Salad Located on the main road in Jaco about 300 meters north of Pops ice cream on the left side of the street.
http://puravidaguide.com/costa-rica/caliches-wishbone-restaurant/
Arigato Sushi: (Jaco) $$
Fresh, Tasty & Traditional Japanese food
Located on the main road in Jaco across the street from Pops ice cream
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g309271-d2197826-r115248388- Arigato_In_Jaco-Jaco_Province_of_Puntarenas.html
Tsunami Sushi: (Jaco) $$
Upstairs Bar Lounge Atmosphere Lots of different Specials & Promotions!
Located on the main road in Jaco 200 meters north of Pops ice cream up stairs in the open air shopping mall.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309271-d1634918-Reviews- Tsunami_Sushi-Jaco_Province_of_Puntarenas.html
Hotel Marisol Soda Restaurant (Jaco) $
Super Typical Costa Rican Buffet comes with Drink!
Located right off the main Highway in Jaco pass the first entrance to Jaco and keep going 500 meters till you see the White Hotel and sign on the right (across from Auto Tica).
South
Costa Rican Dude Ranch Steak House: (Parrita 20 min) $$
Fun local atmosphere with pool tables, fuse ball and dance floor!
Head south 10-15 minutes, restaurant is before Parrita on your right, well marked with a projector screen outside playing bull riding videos outside.
La Luna At the Gaia Hotel: (Manuel Antonio 50min) $$$
The dining experience at GAIA offers superb cuisine with a 180 degree panoramic vista of the Pacific coastline and surrounding rain forest.
La Luna Restaurant“La Luna” features both international and local cuisine and welcomes our guests for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated as well as booster chairs and high chairs are available for our younger guests.
To get there head South to Manuel Antonio then wind up the road of MA until you get to the Gaia Hotel on your left. Pull in tell the Guard you are there for La Luna and then park there and you will be shuttled to the restaurant.
http://gaiahr.com/la-luna-manuel-antonio-costa-rica-restaurants/
Ronnie’s Place (Manuel Antonio 1hr) $$
Gorgeous Sunset VIEW!!! Wonderful Fish and Typical dishes
Head South into Manuel Antonio you will see the signs for the restaurant on the right hand side. Take a right at the sign and head towards the beach till you get to the restaurant
http://www.ronnysplace.com/
El Avion (Manuel Antonio 50min) $$
Fun Atmosphere with Oliver North’s plane that had crashed in Nicaragua.
Gorgeous Sunset VIEW!!! All types of great food!
Head South into Manuel Antonio almost to the park you will see the signs and large Airplane on your right. http://www.costaverde.com/avion01.htm
Barba Roja Restaurant (Manual Antonio 50 min) $$
Patio Ocean View Dining. Great Daily specials & BBQ!
Head South into Manuel Antonio you will see the signs for the restaurant on the right hand side. If you pass the signs for the Mariposa & Parador Hotel you have gone to far.
Esterillos Restaurant Recommendations:
The Esterillos and Surrounding area has many local restaurants to choose from while you are staying with us. Many of these can be viewed on our site on the locations page where we have local are maps and in the driving directions sections of this packet. Some of our local favorites include:
Los Almendros: (5-10 min) $$
Thai & Typical Costa Rican Fusion (a local favorite)
Head down the main road in Esterillos Oeste till you come to the only turnable street on your left hand side (if you pass Super Sol you have gone to far). Turn left and head 300 meters till you reach the surf board sign for the restaurant on your left. http://www.losalmendrosrestaurant.com/
Pelican Restaurant: (5-10 min) $$ Typical Costa Rican & Italian
http://www.pelicanbeachfronthotel.com
Alma Del Pacifico Pavilion Restaurant: (5 min) $$
Romantic Palapa top Dining: All types of food
Head towards Esterillos Centro (turn right from Tucana and left from Del Pacifico on the Costanera). Head down the dirt road at Esterillos Centro till it dead ends then take a right and keep going 300 meters till you see the hotel on your left (beach side). http://www.almadelpacifico.com/dining.php.
Restaurant Playa Bejuco: (5min) $$
Casual dining all types of food
Head South on the Costanera till you reach the road to Playa Bejuco then take a right. Head down the road 500 meters till you are almost to the beach you will see the hotel and restaurant on your left. http://www.hotelplayabejuco.com/dining.php
El Barco (Esterillos Oeste) $
Vladimir restored a 90-year old Portuguese Galleon. Call ahead. Ask
for his specialty: Chili Rellenos, 2778-7338 Surrounding Area Restaurant Recommendations:
If you are up for the beautiful 20 min drive to Jaco Beach or Manuel Antonio areas, there are many wonderful restaurants with great variety. A few of our favorites include:
North
Villa Caletas Restaurant: (40 min) $$$
AMAZING SUNSET Views!!!
Drive north past Jaco beach another 10 minutes. You will go up a hill and right before the top you will see the sign on your left. Continue up the ridge road till you get to the hotel on the right. The view and architecture of this place make it worth every penny. A family favorite for special occasions.
http://www.hotelvillacaletas.com/anfiteatro
Grafffiti: (Jaco 20 min) $$$
Graffiti Restro Cafe and Wine Bar is a 60 seat Funky, Comfortable Bistro style Restaurant with a Blackboard menu that changes daily with the local availability of the freshest products, Fruits, Vegetable, Seafood and Meats. We pride ourselves in the Slow Food movement and maintain by using local fresh, healthy and sustainable products from the region. We have no rules or boundaries when it comes to our food and our ambiance is just as eclectic. We are off the main track and a little difficult to find on purpose.
(PVC personal favorite place for a really special dinner out!)
Our concept is to appeal to anyone with a fine palette for food and drink in a comfortable, climate controlled, safe and intimate setting. In addition to being a place of fine attention and gourmet gastronomy, Graffiti is a place that boasts Costa Rican Street culture and art.
This restaurant books up fast so you will need a reservation!
http://www.graffiticr.com/
The Green Room: (Jaco 15 min) $$
Laid back casual artisan restaurant in the heart of Jaco Beach. They serve upscale comfort, and gourmet food without all the fuss of fine dining. They work with several organic farms, and artisan food producers in our area and throughout the country. They combine these local flavors with international cooking techniques to bring you a truly unique dining experience. Everything served at the Green Room is made fresh with the best ingredients our country has to offer! Sometimes it takes a little longer, but we hope that if you have taken the time to join us you'll appreciate having your food prepared to order. If you're in Jaco, come by...relax and enjoy some great food in our laid back dinning room or in the garden....stay for some live music, bar games, or just to chat! We have live music every Friday with local and visiting musicians....as well as specials every day, and evening. We serve brunch, lunch, and dinner six days a week for dine-in, take out, or delivery...and also have a full bar and weekly artisan cocktail specials. So if you want a break from the usual Jaco tourist traps, come by for a visit...hope to see you soon, PURA VIDA!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309271-d3835245-Reviews-Green_Room-Jaco_Province_of_Puntarenas.html
Taco Bar: (Jaco 15 min) $
Tasty Affordable $3 Breakfast, Tacos, Smoothies & all you can eat Salad Bar Head down the main street in Jaco beach till you get to Pops ice cream then take a right. Go up that street about 10 meters you will see the restaurant on your left.
http://www.tacobar.info/
Caliches Wishbone Restaurant: (Jaco 15 min) $$
Great Food!!: we recommend the Pizza, Wish Bone Pita & Tuna Poke Salad Located on the main road in Jaco about 300 meters north of Pops ice cream on the left side of the street.
http://puravidaguide.com/costa-rica/caliches-wishbone-restaurant/
Arigato Sushi: (Jaco) $$
Fresh, Tasty & Traditional Japanese food
Located on the main road in Jaco across the street from Pops ice cream
http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowUserReviews-g309271-d2197826-r115248388- Arigato_In_Jaco-Jaco_Province_of_Puntarenas.html
Tsunami Sushi: (Jaco) $$
Upstairs Bar Lounge Atmosphere Lots of different Specials & Promotions!
Located on the main road in Jaco 200 meters north of Pops ice cream up stairs in the open air shopping mall.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g309271-d1634918-Reviews- Tsunami_Sushi-Jaco_Province_of_Puntarenas.html
Hotel Marisol Soda Restaurant (Jaco) $
Super Typical Costa Rican Buffet comes with Drink!
Located right off the main Highway in Jaco pass the first entrance to Jaco and keep going 500 meters till you see the White Hotel and sign on the right (across from Auto Tica).
South
Costa Rican Dude Ranch Steak House: (Parrita 20 min) $$
Fun local atmosphere with pool tables, fuse ball and dance floor!
Head south 10-15 minutes, restaurant is before Parrita on your right, well marked with a projector screen outside playing bull riding videos outside.
La Luna At the Gaia Hotel: (Manuel Antonio 50min) $$$
The dining experience at GAIA offers superb cuisine with a 180 degree panoramic vista of the Pacific coastline and surrounding rain forest.
La Luna Restaurant“La Luna” features both international and local cuisine and welcomes our guests for breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Special dietary requirements can be accommodated as well as booster chairs and high chairs are available for our younger guests.
To get there head South to Manuel Antonio then wind up the road of MA until you get to the Gaia Hotel on your left. Pull in tell the Guard you are there for La Luna and then park there and you will be shuttled to the restaurant.
http://gaiahr.com/la-luna-manuel-antonio-costa-rica-restaurants/
Ronnie’s Place (Manuel Antonio 1hr) $$
Gorgeous Sunset VIEW!!! Wonderful Fish and Typical dishes
Head South into Manuel Antonio you will see the signs for the restaurant on the right hand side. Take a right at the sign and head towards the beach till you get to the restaurant
http://www.ronnysplace.com/
El Avion (Manuel Antonio 50min) $$
Fun Atmosphere with Oliver North’s plane that had crashed in Nicaragua.
Gorgeous Sunset VIEW!!! All types of great food!
Head South into Manuel Antonio almost to the park you will see the signs and large Airplane on your right. http://www.costaverde.com/avion01.htm
Barba Roja Restaurant (Manual Antonio 50 min) $$
Patio Ocean View Dining. Great Daily specials & BBQ!
Head South into Manuel Antonio you will see the signs for the restaurant on the right hand side. If you pass the signs for the Mariposa & Parador Hotel you have gone to far.