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Hi all,
I will be heading to Costa Rica (first time) sometime in June. I am interested in purchasing a condominium in or around the Jaco area. Any suggestions? Thanks JoeThere’s a place in downtown San Jose called the Del Rey. Has a similar ambiance to Jaco– with the hookers, drunks, drugs and gringos. The hotel motto is “Where it smells like the ocean, without the view.”
On a more serious note, what is the reason for choosing Jaco?
To hell with Jaco, I’m going to the Del Rey. Seems to me the area (Jaco) is a pretty good investment due to the proximity to San Jose, the ocean and it’s been getting alot of buzz from what I have seen and read during my research. Joe
Boy I didn’t think Jaco could change or at the very least it would take 10 years! With The building of Jaco Place and the Concasa property this is going to be a much different town 1-2 years out and 5-10 you probably won’t recognize it. I have mixed emotions on all this, from Jaco to Bejuco there is so much development going on those quiet beaches may not be so quiet anymore. I really hope the government limits hi rise construction to Jaco, or else this beautiful strip of coast will be dotted with “Jaco Place” like developments and it will resemble Cancun or the Bahamas, two places that have been ruined in my opinion. The next web site to start may have to be savecostarica.com if this keeps up!
Its strange to think of Jaco as a place for luxury development. I first saw Jaco about 6 years ago. Every so often on the way to Manuel Antonio with friends/family who visit we invariably stop into Jaco. Not for the beach but for the services and to see what was a ‘surfer town’. Its changed a lot in the past 6 years and not always for the best. I haven’t been there in about a year now and I’m not sure what to expect if I went there now.
I’m a little concerned about the infrastructure required at these remote locations. Infrastructure is pretty weak and fragile in Costa Rica. Much has been said about the water issues up north in Guanacaste. Water, roads, electricity and other services are streched pretty thin. If developments like these go forward I sure hope for the sake of nearby residents and those investing that the developers have worked closely with the local municipalities to ensure the infrastructure is sufficient and sustainable.
DOn’t think you could call Jaco “remote”, it is one of the easiest beach towns to get to…
In my short article about Jaco, I did mention that the infrastructure in Jaco is keeping pace with development UNLIKE some of the other areas and you’re right… It’s very important.
Scott
wondering what infrastructure you are talking about? The streets turn into rivers in a heavy rain and the potholes are like craters, although it is quite satisfying when you navigate the main street with out blowing a shock! Lol…
I stayed at a friends house in Jaco a few years back, which was about 2-3 blocks from the main street. It was a modest home but nice. Flooding was definitely a problem. The friend was considering buying, but once they discovered rainy season there they were some second thoughts.
heck flooding and infrastructure are problems in San Jose too. Remote or not.
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