Guidebook for Playa Hermosa
Everything Else
Bank. The Bus terminal is right beside here. Reserve ticket in advanced for your return trip to the Airport. Departing at 5,7,9 and 1am. 1,3 and 5 pm. 2 hrs to Airport. $5.00 or 2500 Colones.
7 locals recommend
Banco de Costa Rica
Bank. The Bus terminal is right beside here. Reserve ticket in advanced for your return trip to the Airport. Departing at 5,7,9 and 1am. 1,3 and 5 pm. 2 hrs to Airport. $5.00 or 2500 Colones.
Beautiful Marina, restaurants, Scotia bank and golfing.
53 locals recommend
Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Beautiful Marina, restaurants, Scotia bank and golfing.
Croc’s Resort & Casino
Avenida Pastor DíazGambling
Great outdoor strip mall with many shopping and dining options.
137 locals recommend
Jaco Walk Shopping Center
Great outdoor strip mall with many shopping and dining options.
Warner and his staff are all amazing! The best massage I have ever had was from Warner. They will come to the house, arrange a massage on the beach, or of course you can visit them at their new location that is walking distance from the house.
Nazareth spa playa Hermosa
Warner and his staff are all amazing! The best massage I have ever had was from Warner. They will come to the house, arrange a massage on the beach, or of course you can visit them at their new location that is walking distance from the house.
Essentials
Groceries, house wares, clothing and cleaning supplies. Smaller selection, mostly local. Typically only one register open.
43 locals recommend
Maxi Palí
Ruta Nacional Primaria 34Groceries, house wares, clothing and cleaning supplies. Smaller selection, mostly local. Typically only one register open.
Mas X Menos
Avenida Pastor DíazAir conditioned, Groceries. Located right in the centre of town.
You will find more imported North American type groceries here, but it is also more expensive. Air conditioned with many registers opened. Located a few kilometres north of Jaco.
59 locals recommend
Auto Mercado Plaza Herradura
You will find more imported North American type groceries here, but it is also more expensive. Air conditioned with many registers opened. Located a few kilometres north of Jaco.
Great little supermarket located next to Mas x Menos. Good selection and competitive pricing.
Súper Trust-Mart Jacó
Great little supermarket located next to Mas x Menos. Good selection and competitive pricing.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a tour down the river in a covered boat. See Crocodiles, Including Justin, Miley, and Selena. birds and more. Jose is bi-lingual and offers a safe, and Fun tour. 2637-0795. or find them on FB.
22 locals recommend
Jose's Crocodile River Tour
Enjoy a tour down the river in a covered boat. See Crocodiles, Including Justin, Miley, and Selena. birds and more. Jose is bi-lingual and offers a safe, and Fun tour. 2637-0795. or find them on FB.
Bijagual
Hike and Waterfalls. 2645-1280.
Closed Mondays. Be early, as the park often reaches maximum capacity by noon. You could also check out the Damas Monkey mangrove tour along the way, or instead of. Call 2777-3229.
557 locals recommend
Manuel Antonio National Park
Closed Mondays. Be early, as the park often reaches maximum capacity by noon. You could also check out the Damas Monkey mangrove tour along the way, or instead of. Call 2777-3229.
Nauyaca Waterfall Nature Park
Food Scene
Good food and drinks. Great place to watch surfers or catch the amazing sunsets. Make sure to say hi to Morita.
22 locals recommend
Bowie's Point Bar and Grill
Ruta Nacional Primaria 34Good food and drinks. Great place to watch surfers or catch the amazing sunsets. Make sure to say hi to Morita.
Amazing tacos of all kinds, sandwiches, pitas all with salad bar from 11am on. If you like fried Calamari, this is the best bang for your buck.
44 locals recommend
Tacobar Jaco
Amazing tacos of all kinds, sandwiches, pitas all with salad bar from 11am on. If you like fried Calamari, this is the best bang for your buck.
Higher end evening Dinning. Closed Mondays. Opens at 5.00pm Reservation suggested. 2643-2591.
46 locals recommend
Lemon Zest
Higher end evening Dinning. Closed Mondays. Opens at 5.00pm Reservation suggested. 2643-2591.
Great little spot to stop and pick up some meaty chicharrones, fried pork rinds and many other tasty foods. Friendly and fast service. Great prices.
Chicharronera MICHI
Great little spot to stop and pick up some meaty chicharrones, fried pork rinds and many other tasty foods. Friendly and fast service. Great prices.
Great little soda serving typical local buffet style foods. Large selection and portions. Fast friendly service with great prices.
29 locals recommend
Soda Garabito.
Great little soda serving typical local buffet style foods. Large selection and portions. Fast friendly service with great prices.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner or just drinks. Great spot to sit and enjoy the beach and sunsets. Surf contests Saturday’s at 4!
63 locals recommend
Vida Hermosa
Breakfast, lunch, dinner or just drinks. Great spot to sit and enjoy the beach and sunsets. Surf contests Saturday’s at 4!
Little coffee shop just down the road from Su Casa en Playa Hermosa. Breakfast sandwiches and good wifi also available.
13 locals recommend
Café Bohío Playa Hermosa
Little coffee shop just down the road from Su Casa en Playa Hermosa. Breakfast sandwiches and good wifi also available.
Food scene
Amazing Empanadas! Chicken, beef, ham and cheese, bean, vegetarian, capresse. Great prices!
Empanadas Argentinas CR
Amazing Empanadas! Chicken, beef, ham and cheese, bean, vegetarian, capresse. Great prices!
Authentic Indian cuisine. The butter chicken and garlic naan is so delicious.
Hola Indian Restaurant Jaco
Authentic Indian cuisine. The butter chicken and garlic naan is so delicious.