Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
AIR
charter flights. Prices are dependent on the number of passengers, so it's best to try to or-
ganize a larger group if you're considering this option.
BOAT
The jet-boat transfer service that connects Jacó to Montezuma is, far and away, the most
efficient way to travel between the central Pacific coast and the Península de Nicoya. The
journey across the Golfo de Nicoya only takes about an hour (compared to about seven
hours overland), though at US$40 it's definitely not cheap. (For a small extra fee you can
bring a bicycle or surfboard.) The bonus? Sometimes travelers see dolphins along the ride.
Several boats leave daily from Playa Herradura, 2km north of town. Reservations are re-
quired and can be made at most tour operators in town (the most consistent daily departure
is at 10:45am). It's a beach landing, so wear the right shoes.
BUS
Buses for San José stop at the Plaza Jacó mall, north of the center. The bus stop for other
destinations is opposite the Más x Menos supermarket on Av Pastor Díaz. (Stand in front
of the supermarket if you're headed north; stand across the street if you're headed south.)
The departure times listed here are approximate since buses originate in Puntarenas or
Quepos. Get to the stop early!
Puntarenas
US$2, 1½ hours, departs 6am, 9am, noon and 4:30pm.
Quepos
US$2, 1½ hours, departs hourly from 6:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm and 7pm.
San José
US$5, three hours, departs 5am, 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm.
Getting Around
Getting around in Jacó is easy on foot; strolling the length of town in flip-flops takes about
20 minutes.
BICYCLE & SCOOTER
Several places around town rent out bicycles, mopeds and scooters. Bikes can usually be
rented for about US$3 to US$5 an hour or US$8 to US$15 a day, though prices change de-
pending on the season. Mopeds and small scooters cost from US$25 to US$50 a day
(many places ask for a cash or credit-card deposit of about US$200).
