A brief stop at Playa de Jaco

Playa de Jaco was one of the very first beaches we feel in love with in Costa Rica. It was a funky little surf town with cheap hotels, friendly beach bars like Clarita’s and a magnificent ocean. Today it has evolved into a sophisticated beach destination with numerous high-rise condos and hotels, well-groomed streets and shops the likes of which are reminiscent of Palo Alto or Scottsdale. Personally, I miss the old Jaco. Change is inevitable.